North Dakota State History

Robert de La Salle claimed much of North Dakota for France.

1682

Robert de La Salle

The United States bought the land as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

1803

Louisiana Purchase

Lewis and Clark built Fort Mandan and spent the winter in North Dakota. They meet Sacagawea.

1804

(Lewis and Clark)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition]

The city of Fargo is founded.

1871

(Fargo, North Dakota)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo,_North_Dakota]

North Dakota becomes the 39th State.

1889

North Dakota