De Mores State Historic Site
De Mores State Historic Site
Location:In and near the town of Medora.
Facilities:Visitor center, museum.
Special Features:Site interprets the life of wealthy French aristocrat, the Marquis deMores, who arrived in North Dakota in 1883. The historic site comprises3 parts: The Chateau de Mores is the 26-room house the Marquis builtfor his wife, which is now a museum containing may of its originalelegant furnishings and personal effects; Chimney Park is the site ofwhat was once his meat-packing plant, where all that remains is itsbrick chimney; and de Mores Memorial Park in downtown Medora features astatue of the Marquis.
Address:PO Box 106
Medora, ND 58645
Phone:701-623-4355
Web: www.state.nd.us/hist/chateau/chateau.htm
Size: 128 acres.
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