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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic SiteTheme(s): Native American | Westward Expansion | |
Description:
John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company built Fort Union Trading Post in 1828 near the junction of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers in what is now North Dakota. The post soon became headquarters for trading bison hides and other furs with the Assiniboin Indians to the north, the Crow Indians on the upper Yellowstone and the Blackfeet who lived farther up the Missouri.
Accessibility:
Park grounds are mostly accessible to wheel chairs, but there are some stairs.
Getting Around:
From the parking lot a short walk gives the visitor access to the reconstructed fort grounds.
Activites:
Boating | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Snow Skiing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Plane:
Commercial flights are available through Williston ND and Sidney MT.
Car:
Just off Hwy 1804, 25 miles southwest of Williston ND and northeast of Sidney MT.
Public Transportation
N/A
Attractions:
Fort Buford State Historic Site
Phone:701 572-9034
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