Tourism > Historical Sites

Battle of the Killdeer Mountains - General Alfred Sully's troops fought the Sioux here back in 1864, seeking revenge for the Minnesota Massacre of two years earlier. Directions are: take the first left off Highway 22, north of the Killdeer airport, and markers will guide you to the battlefield site.

Medicine Hole - Atop the Killdeer Mountain
The name for this cave comes from what was thought to be the healing power of a steady stream of air that blows from the hole. Another legend tells of a Medicine man ritual, taking possession from an ill Indian and placing it in the Medicine Hole to make him well. The site is about 1/2 mile up the mountain.

The lost Bridge A bridge that was built in the early 1930's, 22 miles north of Killdeer on Highway 22. A road to the bridge was finally built 20 years later - hence the name. It was dismantled in 1994. A plaque and a piece of the old bridge have been installed near the new bridge as a memorial.

lewis and Clark Trail April 12, 1805. At the mouth of the Little Missouri River (now widened into a bay by Lake Sakakawea), the Corps stopped early in order to make celestial observations. These were used to figure longitude and latitude, necessary for the captain's assignment of mapping the Missouri River's route.

lynch Knife River Flint Quarries Located 2 miles east of Dunn Center on Highway 200. On 95th Ave. turn left and go north 3/4 mile, turn right 1/4 mile into farm yard. They will take you out to see the place where Native Americans camped to harvest flint.

Dunn County Museum Located in Dunn Center. Take a trip back in time to enjoy authentic and unique memorabilia dating back 100 years. Open all year round. 701-548-8111.

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church New Hradec