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Sibley Trail
The Sibley Trail was a military road utilized by the Union Army during the aftermath of the Dakota War of 1862 and the Sioux Wars. The trail runs roughly 45 miles from Fargo and western Minnesota into the central region of Dakota Territory, now the state of North Dakota. The trail was later incorporated into several communities in North Dakota including Sibley Trail Township and other communities of Barnes County, Kidder County, and Cass County among others. History The Trail The trail was first utilized in the summer of 1863 by Henry Hastings Sibley, whom the trail is named after. Sibley was the first Governor of Minnesota, as well as an appointed Brigadier General of volunteers during the Dakota War of 1862 and the subsequent Sioux Wars of 1863. Following the Sibley Expedition of 1863 and the decisive defeat of the Dakota at the Battle of Killdeer Mountain Sibley took his forces back east to Minnesota. During his return in August 1863 Sibley marched over 3,400 soldier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Road
A military road is a type of road built by an armed force A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily Weapon, armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable ... of a country, which is usually responsible for its access, control, and maintenance. It is used mostly by soldiers, government officials, and sometimes the public. Most military roads are not accessible by public vehicles. However, some are designated and maintained as state highways. Some military roads are known as ''government access roads'' since the military is a part of the government. Anyone who is not a government official who drives on such a private road is usually summoned or prosecuted. Military roads played a significant role in wars of the 1700s. They linked important cities during wars, as well as vital links for commercial and telegraph use. Swamps and stre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brigadier General (United States)
In the United States Armed Forces, a brigadier general is a one-star general officer in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. A brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below a Major general (United States), major general. The U.S. uniformed services pay grades, pay grade of brigadier general is O-7. It is equivalent to the rank of Rear admiral (United States)#Rear admiral (lower half), rear admiral (lower half) in the other United States Uniformed services of the United States, uniformed services which use Naval officer ranks, naval ranks. It is abbreviated as BG in the Army, BGen in the Marine Corps, and Brig Gen in the Air Force and Space Force. The Civil Air Patrol also uses this grade for its National Vice Commander and some past National commanders. History The rank of brigadier general has existed in the U.S. military since the inception of the Continental Army in June 1775. To prevent mistakes in recognizing officers, a general ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Historical Society Of North Dakota
The State Historical Society of North Dakota is an agency that preserves and presents history through museums and historic sites in the state of North Dakota. The agency operates the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck, which serves as a history museum for the state, oversees the preservation of the state's historic places, and presents the history of the state to the public in exhibits and branch museums. The Society also operates the Former North Dakota Executive Mansion in Bismarck. Organization Headquartered in Bismarck, the State Historical Society consists of one governing board of appointees and four divisions, each with a different function. State Historical Board The State Historical Board consists of twelve members. Seven members are appointed by the governor to staggered three-year terms. The current board president is Matt Dunlevy, the vice president is Amy Mossett, and the secretary is Lacey Anderson. Historic Preservation Division The Historic Preservation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commemorative Plaque
A commemorative plaque, or simply plaque, or in other places referred to as a historical marker, historic marker, or historic plaque, is a plate of metal, ceramic, stone, wood, or other material, bearing text or an image in relief, or both, to commemorate one or more persons, an event, a former use of the place, or some other thing. Most such plaques are attached to a wall, stone, or other vertical surface. Many modern plaques and markers are used to associate the location where the plaque or marker is installed with the person, event, or item commemorated as a place worthy of visit. A monumental plaque or tablet commemorating a deceased person or persons, can be a simple form of church monument. Most modern plaques affixed in this way are commemorative of something, but not all. There are also purely religious plaques, and some signify ownership or affiliation of some sort. A plaquette is a small plaque, but in English, unlike many European languages, the term is not t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughters Of The American Revolution
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (often abbreviated as DAR or NSDAR) is a lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from a patriot of the American Revolutionary War. A non-profit and non-political group, the organization promotes historical preservation, education and patriotism. Its membership is limited to direct lineal descendants of soldiers or others of the American Revolution era who aided the revolution and its subsequent war. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a birth certificate indicating that their gender is female. DAR has over 190,000 current members in the United States and other countries. The organization's motto was originally "Home and Country" until the twentieth century, when it was changed to "God, Home, and Country". History In 1889, the centennial of President George Washington's inauguration was celebrated, and Americans looked for additional ways to recognize their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodworth, North Dakota
Woodworth is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 44 at the 2020 census. History Woodworth was founded in 1911. It was named for J.G. Woodworth, a railroad official. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 50 people, 33 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 52 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White and 8.0% Native American. There were 33 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.2% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 66.7% were non-families. 66.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
The 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The 6th Minnesota Infantry spent much of the war in the Northwest fighting Dakota Indians rather than participating in the battles with the Confederacy. Led by William Crooks, the regiment saw action in the American Civil War mainly with the Dakota Tribe. Service The 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment was mustered into Federal service at Camp Release and Fort Snelling during 1862. * A, B, F, G Companies 1 October, Fort Snelling garrison duty. * C Co. 13 October * D Co. 29 September * E Co. 5 October * I Co. 4 October * K Co. 10 October Fort Snelling garrison duty. * H Co. 20 November The regiment was part of the second wave of enlistments following the early battles of the Civil War. The regiment was not immediately sent South because the Army hoped for a quick victory. The regiment participated in the Dakota War of 1862, that erupted in August 1862. Company A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dazey, North Dakota
Dazey is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 78 at the 2020 census. Dazey was founded in 1883 after a local farmer, Charles Dazey, donated land to start a townsite. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. History Dazey was founded in 1883 and named for Charles Turner Dazey, who moved there from Illinois to run a bonanza farm in the early 1880s. Mr. Dazey donated the land to start the townsite. Mr. Dazey later moved back to Illinois where he became a successful playwright. It was incorporated as a village in 1904, and reached a peak population of 293 in 1920. It became a city in 1967, after the North Dakota Legislature enacted legislation that eliminated all existing incorporation titles for towns and villages in the state. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 104 people, 46 households, and 25 families living in the city. The population density was . The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valley City, North Dakota
Valley City is a city in and the county seat of Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 6,575 at the 2020 census, making it the 12th most populous city in North Dakota. Valley City was founded in 1874. Valley City is known for its many bridges over the Sheyenne River, including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge. These bridges have earned it the nickname "City of Bridges". The city is also the home of Valley City State University and the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA). History Valley City was established in 1874 with the building of a railroad station. The town was originally named Worthington after the town's promoter, George Worthington. The present name is for the city's location in the valley of the Sheyenne River. A post office was established under the name Worthington in 1874, and has continued to operate under the name Valley City since 1878. A Carnegie Library opened in 1903 through the efforts of the "Tuesday Club," a lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
The 10th Minnesota Infantry Regiment was a Minnesota USV infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Service The 10th Minnesota Infantry Regiment was recruited into Federal service at Garden City, Winnebago Agency, Fort Snelling and St. Paul, Minnesota, between August 12 and November 15, 1862. Company I was formed in January 1863 with men from the deactivated Renville Rangers Militia. Future companies of the regiment such as the Le Seur Tigers fought at New Ulm. They were heavily involved the military actions of 1862 prior to joining the 10th.10th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Battle Unit Details, Union Minnesota Volunteers, National Park Service, Department of the Interior websit/ref> A Company had men at both the Battle of Birch Coulee and the Battle of Wood Lake. A detachment under Captain Richard Strout first fought at the Battle of Acton and Attack on Hutchinson. This unit would later become Company B of the 9th Minnesota Infantr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffalo, North Dakota
Buffalo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 195 at the 2020 census. Buffalo was founded in 1878. History The first settlement at Buffalo was made in 1878. A post office called Buffalo has been in operation since 1883. The city took its name from Buffalo, New York. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the 2010 census, there were 188 people, 92 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 101 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 0.5% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 4.8% from two or more races. There were 92 households, of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Killdeer Mountain
The Battle of Killdeer Mountain (also known as the Battle of Tahkahokuty Mountain) took place during Brig. Gen. Alfred Sully's expedition against the Sioux in Dakota Territory July 28–29, 1864. The location of the battleground is in modern Dunn County, North Dakota. With a total of more than 4,000 soldiers involved in the total operation, and more than 2,000 in the battle, Sully's expedition was the largest ever carried out by the U.S. army against Native Americans. Background In the aftermath of the Dakota War of 1862, the U.S. government punished the Sioux, including those who had not participated in the war. Large military expeditions into Dakota Territory in 1863 pushed most of the Sioux to the western side of the Missouri River at least temporarily and made safer, although not entirely safe, the frontier of white settlement in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Four whites were killed by Sioux raiders in the spring of 1864. An important impetus to another military campaign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
