Fort Totten State Historic Site in Fort Totten, North Dakota, preserves a military post dating back to 1867, which later served as a Native American boarding school until 1959. The site features original brick buildings housing museum exhibits that offer insights into its varied historical roles, including its function as a tuberculosis preventorium and reservation school.
With a rich history spanning from military operations to educational initiatives for Native American youth, Fort Totten State Historic Site provides a glimpse into the complex interactions between American Indian communities and government policies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this site offers visitors a chance to explore a significant chapter in North Dakota's past.
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