What Is Huff Archaeological Site?
This is an exceptionally well preserved, 8.5-acre Mandan village dating back to the mid to late 1400s CE!
What Makes It Historical?
This village gives modern folks a great view of old Mandan village planning! Surrounded on all sides by a wooden wall, the town was laid out around a central plaza and ceremonial lodge. Each of the 103 houses were set up in rows with their doors facing southwest, away from the Missouri River!
Mapping and sketching of the site began in 1905, and excavations took place under many supervisors from 1908 until 1967 with the stabilization of the river bank by the Army Corps of Engineers! That project has helped protect the village from erosion, leaving this one of the best preserved Mandan townsites you’re likely to see!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Volunteer with the State Historical Society of North Dakota!
- Donate to the State Historical Society of North Dakota!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How Do I Get There?
East side of NE-1806
0.5 miles south of Huff, ND 58554
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit?
Whenever the mood strikes you!
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