Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, which was established in 1974, preserves the historic and archaeological remnants of the Northern Plains Indians. This area was a major trading and agricultural area. There were three villages that occupied the Knife area. In general, these three villages are known as the Hidatsa villages. Broken down, the individual villages are Awatixa Xi’e (lower Hidatsa village), Awatixa and Big Hidatsa village. Awatixa Xi’e is believed to be the oldest village of the three. The Big Hidatsa village was established around 1600.
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Archeological District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
U.S. National Historic Site
Knife River Earthlodge.JPG
Reconstructed Hidatsa Indian Earthlodge
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site is located in North Dakota Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
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Location Stanton, North Dakota
Coordinates 47°21′15″N 101°23′09″W
Area 1,758 acres (7.11 km²)
Visitation 31,079 (2005)
Website Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
NRHP Reference # 74002220[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP October 26, 1974
Designated NHS October 26, 1974
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