North dakots

North Dakota Historical Events

By toriramos9

  • Pierre Gaultier de la Verendyre

    Pierre Gaultier de la Verendyre
    Pierre Gaultier de la Verendyre was the first known French explorer. He reached Fort Maurpas in 1738.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    France sells Louisiana Territory; part of North Dakota was included.

  • Lewis and Clark

    Lewis and Clark
    Lewis and Clark went to Mandan-Hidatsa Indian Villages. That’s where they built Fort Mandan.

  • Dakota Territory

    Dakota Territory
    The Dakota Territory was established. It made what are now ND and SD into one big territory. Then later in 1889 they split up into two states.

  • 39th State

    39th State
    North Dakota seperates to become its own territory and becomes established as the 39th state of the United States.

  • Severe Drought

    Severe Drought
    A severe drought strikes the Great Plains.

  • Record Low Temperature

    Record Low Temperature
    North Dakota’s record low temperature reached -60 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Garrison Dam

    Garrison Dam
    Construction starts on Garrison Dam.

  • Garrison Dam Completed

    Garrison Dam Completed
    Garrison Dam was completed. It took about 6 years to complete.

  • Red River Floods

    Red River Floods
    The flood took place along the Red River of the North. It caused $4 billion of damage.