1887: Ice gorge finally breaks. An ice gorge in Washburn finally, broke, causing the river to rapidly rise. A second gorge formed below the city,…
1880: St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated by a firemen’s parade, as well as other events. However, the Irish were mad and fighting broke out because…
1877: Defensive buildings and relay stations were being set up every 15 miles along the stage route that traveled from Bismarck to Deadwood in the…
March 15: 1880: There was rejoicing in Bismarck as a train finally reached the city. It had been four weeks since the last train had…
1880: There was rejoicing in Bismarck as a train finally reached the city. It had been four weeks since the last train had made its…
1883: Sheriff Harmon, traveling on a passenger train, was making his way to Dickinson in order to arrest George Mattox. Mattox had shot and killed…
1880: The blockade of Bismarck was finally raised. The Northern Pacific railroad was reopened after it had entirely ceased on February 15 because of excessive…
1802: The first non-Indian child was born in North Dakota. It was a girl who was born to Pierre Bonza and his wife. They were…
1886: Damaging evidence in the murder trial against Gilbert was seen in court. J.J. Jackman and J. Laudgrebe both testified to having seen the body…
1804: Formal ceremonies transferring the Louisiana Purchase from France to the U.S. takes place in St. Louis. 1879: Excitement was raging through Mandan, as General…