Washburn
North Dakota
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City of Washburn
City History
Washburn , ND is the oldest city in McLean County and as such has a long and interesting history. The land around the city has been recognized for its abundance of wildlife and natural beauty for hundreds of years.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at the Mandan-Hidatsa Indian villages on the Upper Missouri River on October 25, 1804 at present day Washburn. They found the Mandan people very hospitable and decided to remain at this wintering site until the spring thaw when they would resume their up-river journey. At Fort Mandan , Lewis and Clark met Sakakawea, the Indian woman who would be essential to the success of the Expedition. For more than five months, Fort Mandan was the site of considerable activity and research for the expedition.
Washburn , ND is the oldest city in McLean County and as such has a long and interesting history. The land around the city has been recognized for its abundance of wildlife and natural beauty for hundreds of years.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at the Mandan-Hidatsa Indian villages on the Upper Missouri River on October 25, 1804 at present day Washburn. They found the Mandan people very hospitable and decided to remain at this wintering site until the spring thaw when they would resume their up-river journey. At Fort Mandan , Lewis and Clark met Sakakawea, the Indian woman who would be essential to the success of the Expedition. For more than five months, Fort Mandan was the site of considerable activity and research for the expedition.