Big Hidatsa Village Site
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Big Hidatsa Village Site is a Mercer County, North Dakota
site significant for its well-defined depressions left from Hidatsa
and Mandan earth lodges. It is the largest of three villages preserved in Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1964.
Mercer County, North Dakota
-Major highways:* North Dakota Highway 31* North Dakota Highway 48* North Dakota Highway 49* North Dakota Highway 200* North Dakota Highway 1806-Demographics:...
site significant for its well-defined depressions left from Hidatsa
Hidatsa
The Hidatsa are a Siouan people, a part of the Three Affiliated Tribes. The Hidatsa's autonym is Hiraacá. According to the tribal tradition, the word hiraacá derives from the word "willow"; however, the etymology is not transparent and the similarity to mirahací ‘willows’ inconclusive...
and Mandan earth lodges. It is the largest of three villages preserved in Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, which was established in 1974, preserves the historic and archaeological remnants of the Northern Plains Indians. This area was a major trading and agricultural area. There were three villages that occupied the Knife area. In general, these...
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1964.