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Geographical Center of North America Monument
Category: Rugby Historic Site in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: In January 1931, an U.S. Geological Survey determined the center of North America in Pierce County. The Survey Bulletin Number 817 states:
“The geographic center on an area may be defined as that point on which the surface of the area would balance if it were a plane of uniform thickness, or in other words the center of gravity of the surface.
The triangular station is the reference point for all property lines and city, county, State and international boundaries on the North American Continent that are tied to the national triangulation network of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. This triangulation station is the base point of origin of geodetic positions and directions in the triangulation net of the United States because it is at the junction of the main east-west transcontinental triangulation arc stretching from the Atlantic to the pacific Coast and the main north-south arc, which follows approximately the 98th meridian from the Canadian border to the Rio Grande. The following position should be considered as approximations only.
North America Continent: Latitude 48° 21’ 19" longitude 99 59 57 West
The center is marked with a monument or cairn that is pyramid form in shape. It is 21 feet high, 6 feet wide at its base, and setting on a heart shaped foundation. It was built across the highway, Northwest of its present location, by W.B. Paterson and E.B. Paterson with the assistance from local Boy Scouts and other young men in the community. The Rugby Lions Club donated cement and other materials used in the construction. It was completed in August 1932.
It remained at that location until July 1971 when Highway 2 was four laned, and its location was becoming a frontage road. At that time it was moved to its present location on the southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 2 & 3. In 1955, work was done to beautify the area around the monument with a rock garden welcoming you, an information board, and three new flagpoles representing each of the countries making up North America. (Canada, United States, and Mexico)
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International Peace Garden
Tranquil place recognizing international friendship.
Category: Dunseith Scenic in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: Since 1932, nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of the continent’s most symbolic and scenic attractions. Thousand of tourist flocks to this unique tribute to peace and friendship between the people of the United States of America and the people of Canada.
The garden encompasses 2,300 acres of natures beauty; two pristine freshwater lakes, scenic hiking and driving trails, wildflowers, waterfalls, and a large variety of North American birds and animals. Modern and rustic camping facilities are available, as well as, facilities for hosting weddings, conventions, and reunions. Last, but not least, is the phenomenal Formal Garden. Words cannot express the beauty, pride and peace many experience as they gaze over this impressive garden of more than 155,000 flowers in displays tucked in the terraces and walkways of the garden. The therapeutic sounds of flowing waters can be heard throughout the garden in various capacities. At the far end of the garden, a 120-foot Peace Tower immerse symbolizing people from the four corners of the earth coming together to form two similar, but distinct nations, with a common base of democracy and beliefs. The American and Canadian floral flag displays are the only two floral displays throughout the garden, which remain the same every year. The working 13-foot floral clock displays 2,000 to 2,500 flowers each year depending on the design.
Repeated with many gardens of shrubs, annuals and perennials in the Sunken Garden Area is the octagonal design of the reflecting pool. The Sunken Garden Area was recently enhanced with the newly added gardens.
Peace rings in the International Peace Garden every inch of its being. Every fifteen minutes and on the hour, the lovely tones of the chimes can be heard from the Carillon Bell Tower. Peace Poles, presented by the Japanese Government, in which, “May Peace Prevail” is written in twenty-eight different languages. The Peace Chapel is the only building straddling the US and Canadian Border. The chapel features dozens of quotes from “People of Peace” etched into beautiful fossil embellished limestone walls. In the truly inspirational Garden’s Chapel lies open a book of remembrance, displaying the names of the victims of 9/11. The 9/11 Memorial Site, of twisted girders rescued from the World Trade Center devastation, are at rest, a symbol of peace and democracy.
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Knife River Indian Villages National Park
Fun for all at Knife River.
Category: Stanton National Park in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: American Indians occupied this area for more than 11,000 years. Remains of three Hidatsa villages with 210 depressions at the site. Home of Sakakawea, modern museum, visitor center and movie.
Step into a reconstructed earthlodge and imagine boiling buffalo meat in a clay pot or pounding corn with a mortar and pestle. View the artistry of everyday and ceremonial clothing, bags, and implements. Listen to memories of traditional Hidatsa Indian life, then walk to Sakakawea Village site, where earthlodge depressions hint of life in a vibrant village, alive with games, ceremonies, and trade.
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Northern Lights Tower & Interpretive Center
Category: Rugby Nature in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: This 88 1/2 foot tall illuminated steel structure, coated with multi-colored shades of metallic paint is dedicated to on of Northern plains most stunning natural phenomena, the spectacular beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
The City of Rugby, North Dakota, has long been recognized as the Geographical Center of North America. In early 1996, plans to develop a tourism site, which would further reflect and enhance Rugby's unique heritage. The vision called for an interpretive center that would be unique, informative, and congruent with existing tourism resources.
This 88 foot steel monument, lit at night by multicolored lights projected from below, rises out of the prairie to mark the interpretive site and recreate the spectacular beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
This site:
1. Offers a monumental vista dedicated to one of the Northern Plains most stunning natural phenomena, The Aurora Borealis.
2. Provides perhaps the only site anywhere dedicated not just to a region or county, but a continent. The designation, Geographical Center of North America, which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America, adds an international flair which invites new areas for interpretation, education, promotion, and exchange.
3. Offer on-going educational opportunities for visitors from far and near, school children, and for people of all ages.
The Site is located east of the junction of Highway 2 & Highway 3, Rugby, N.D. The Tower was completed in 1999 and the Interpretive Center was built in the year 2003.
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Northern Lights Tower and Interpretive Center
Aurora Borealis in art form.
Category: Rugby Scenic in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: This 88 1/2-foot-tall illuminated steel structure, coated with multi-colored shades of metallic paint, is dedicated to one of Northern Plains' most stunning natural phenomena, the spectacular beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
The city of Rugby, North Dakota, has long been recognized as the Geographical Center of North America. In early 1996, plans to develop a tourism site, which would further reflect and enhance Rugby's unique heritage. The vision called for an interpretive center that would be unique, informative, and congruent with existing tourism resources.
The Interpretive Center, adjacent to the tower, offers brilliant photos by Northern Lights expert Jay Brausch and an opportunity to view actual footage of the Northern Lights at the interactive kiosk. The kiosk also offers detailed information about how and why the Northern Lights appear in the sky.
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Pioneer Trails Regional Museum
Old Western museum in Bowman, ND
Category: Bowman Museum in North Dakota
Description of this North Dakota Attraction: Offers cowboy, American Indian and military history, unique gardens, artifacts, fossils, dinosaurs, guided tours of fossil sites. Includes gift shop. The museum is a regional research and repository for history from within 100 miles of Bowman, ND. We have departments active in Archaeological, Genealogical and Paleontological research as well as preservation collections relating to local history.
The museum is one of the major cultural centers in Bowman and the surrounding area. We routinely showcase local artistic talents, traveling displays and sponsor guest speakers on many topics. Check with the museum administration desk for the current schedule of events.
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