Camp Hancock State Historic Site

Camp Hancock Site
Location 101 Main Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota
Coordinates 46°48′19″N 100°47′30″W / 46.80528°N 100.79167°W / 46.80528; -100.79167Coordinates: 46°48′19″N 100°47′30″W / 46.80528°N 100.79167°W / 46.80528; -100.79167
Area less than one acre
Built 1872
NRHP Reference # 72001004[1]
Added to NRHP February 23, 1972

Camp Hancock Site on Main Ave. in Bismarck, North Dakota was built in 1872. It has also been known as Camp Hancock Historic Site and as Camp Hancock. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

It served as a garrison for troops guarding the construction of railway through the area during 1872-1877.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. James E. Sperry (December 16, 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Camp Hancock Site / Camp Hancock Historic Site / Camp Hancock" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos

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