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History of North Dakota

By CarolineW1
  • Europeans Arrive!

    Europeans Arrive!

    A French Canadian explorer, Pierre Gaultier de la Verendrye, led the first group of Europeans to see what is now North Dakota.
  • Schools in North Dakota

    Schools in North Dakota

    The first school in North Dakota opens in Pembina.
  • The Dakota Territory

    The Dakota Territory

    The US creates the Dakota Territory
  • Railroads in North Dakota

    Railroads in North Dakota

    The first railroad in North Dakota reaches the Missouri River.
  • The 39th State

    The 39th State

    North Dakota becomes the 39th State.
  • Severe Droughts

    Severe Droughts

    Severe droughts start to strike the Great Plains.
  • Garrison Dam

    Garrison Dam

    Construction begins on the Garrison Dam
  • Oil in North Dakota

    Oil in North Dakota

    Oil is discovered near Tigoa
  • lignite

    lignite

    A plant opens to convert lignite to natural gas.
  • Drilling in North Dakota

    Drilling in North Dakota

    Oil companies begin drilling in western North Dakota.