Camp Hancock State Historic Site

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Before there was Bismarck, there was Camp Hancock. Built in 1872 as a bustling military supply post, it became a national weather station in 1894. Camp Hancock is home to the oldest building in Bismarck, as well as an 1881 church and a locomotive from the glory days of steam transportation. The building houses interpretive exhibits and artifacts. The grounds are open daily, but buildings are currently closed. Tours by appointment only. Tours by appointment only.Before there was Bismarck, there was Camp Hancock. Built in 1872 as a bustling military supply post, it became a national weather station in 1894. Camp Hancock is home to the oldest building in Bismarck, as well as an 1881 church and a locomotive from the glory days of steam transportation. The building houses interpretive exhibits and artifacts. The grounds are open daily, but buildings are currently closed. Tours by appointment only. Tours by appointment only.

Extra Phones

Phone: (701) 328-9528

TollFree: (800) 767-3555

Neighborhood

Downtown Bismarck

AKA

Camp Hancock Historic Site

Other Links

http://www.history.nd.gov/historicsites/hancock/index.html

https://www.history.nd.gov/historicsites/hancock

http://history.nd.gov/historicsites/hancock

Categories

Historical Places, Historical Monuments, Museums, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions

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Phone: (701) 328-2666

Address: 101 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

Website: http://www.history.nd.gov/historicsites/hancock/index.html