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North Dakota becomes territory
U.S. bought the Louisiana Purchase which included North Dakota in it. -
Homesteading
The Dakota Territory was officially opened for homesteading. -
The Yellowstone steam boat
The Yellowstone, the first steam boat on the upper Missouri River, reached Fort Union. -
Smallpox
A smallpox epidemic had infected the area around North and South Dakota. This epidemic annihilated the Mandan Indians. -
Becomes Dakota Territory
After some new states were introduced to the United States, North Dakota and South Dakota became what was called the Dakota Territory. -
Newspapers published
The first newspaper in the Dakota Territory was published. It was called The Frontier Scout. -
Beginning of railroad development
Major railroad development began in North Dakota between 1870 and 1880. -
Beginning of new settlers moving to North Dakota
New settlers moved to the North Dakota area due to abundant crops and the Missouri River being close by. This happened between 1871 & 1890. -
The Seventh Cavalry
The Seventh Cavalry joined the Sioux Expedition of 1876. George A. Custer led the Cavalry. -
Devils Lake Fire
Half of Devils Lake, a city in North Dakota, was destroyed by a great wildfire. -
North Dakota becomes a state
The Dakota Territory split into two separate states: North Dakota & South Dakota. -
Library
The first free public library opened in Grafton, North Dakota. This was the first library in the state. -
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, a former ranch operator in the Dakota Territory was elected President of the United States. -
State Flag and License Plate
The state flag was designated. The license plate of North Dakota was also created. -
Governor Langer's Disqualification
The North Dakota Supreme Court disqualified Governor Langer as a result of his conviction for campaigning law violations and Lt. Governor Ole Olson assumed office.
