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Camp Hancock State Historic Site

Coordinates: 46°48′19″N 100°47′30″W / 46.80528°N 100.79167°W / 46.80528; -100.79167
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Camp Hancock Site
Camp Hancock State Historic Site is located in North Dakota
Camp Hancock State Historic Site
Camp Hancock State Historic Site is located in the United States
Camp Hancock State Historic Site
Location101 Main Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota
Coordinates46°48′19″N 100°47′30″W / 46.80528°N 100.79167°W / 46.80528; -100.79167
Arealess than one acre
Built1872
NRHP reference No.72001004[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 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. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ James E. Sperry (December 16, 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Camp Hancock Site / Camp Hancock Historic Site / Camp Hancock". National Park Service. and accompanying photos