Management

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site was created on June 20, 1966, to commemorate the significant role played by Fort Union as a fur trading post on the Upper Missouri River. As a National Historic Site and unit of the National Park Service, Fort Union shares the Park Service mission as well as its historic significance.

National Park Service Mission Statement

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources of the national park system for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Fort Union Trading Post's Historic Significance

Fort Union was the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri, 1828-1867. Here Native American tribes-Assiniboine, Crow, Cree, Ojibway, Blackfeet and Hidatsa-traded buffalo robes and other furs for trade goods such as beads, guns, blankets, knives, kettles and cloth. Fort Union was a center of economic and social exchange between Euro-Americans and the Plains Tribes.

 

Superintendent's Compendium

The Superintendent's Compendium lists the special designations, closures, public use limits, permit requirements, and other restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent.

Last updated: November 23, 2022

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

15550 Highway 1804
Williston, ND 58801

Phone:

701 572-9083

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