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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1864-1864) - A immigrant wagon train defense established in 1864 during an Indian attack on a wagon train in Bowman County, North Dakota. The attack lasted for 14 days during which the settlers built a sod breastwork while awaiting a relief. Named for [[Jefferson Dilts]], the wagon train scout who was killed during the attack. Abandoned in 1864. | |||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1864-1864) - A immigrant wagon train defense established in 1864 during an Indian attack on a wagon train in Bowman County, North Dakota. The attack lasted for 14 days during which the settlers built a sod | |||
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Part of the Fort Dilts State Historic Site. Traces remain at the site including grave markers, wagon ruts and remains of a sod wall. in Bowman County, North Dakota. | Part of the Fort Dilts State Historic Site. Traces remain at the site including grave markers, wagon ruts, and remains of a sod wall. in Bowman County, North Dakota. | ||
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Fort Dilts (1864-1864) - A immigrant wagon train defense established in 1864 during an Indian attack on a wagon train in Bowman County, North Dakota. The attack lasted for 14 days during which the settlers built a sod breastwork while awaiting a relief. Named for Jefferson Dilts, the wagon train scout who was killed during the attack. Abandoned in 1864. Current StatusPart of the Fort Dilts State Historic Site. Traces remain at the site including grave markers, wagon ruts, and remains of a sod wall. in Bowman County, North Dakota.
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