About this property
Fort Dilts was a makeshift sod fort built near Rhame, North Dakota, United States, in September 1864 to fend off attacks by Hunkpapa Sioux Indians led by Sitting Bull upon an encircled wagon train of would-be gold-miners and a small military escort of convalescent soldiers. The wagon train had set out from Fort Ridgely, Minnesota, under the command of Captain James L. Fisk of the U.S. Quartermaster Corps. In 1864, amidst the American Civil War, the Dakota Territory was relatively short of…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 80002907. It was listed on November 10, 1980.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Dilts listed on the National Register?
Fort Dilts was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Fort Dilts?
Fort Dilts is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Dilts?
The period of significance for Fort Dilts is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
Can I research the history near Fort Dilts?
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