Historical Marker

Bentonitic Clay

Historical marker location:
Watford City, North Dakota
( Marker is on Scenic Drive, on the right when traveling north.)

North Dakota was home to the last major gold rush in the United States, which occurred in the late 1800s. The discovery of gold in the state's Black Hills region attracted thousands of prospectors, many of whom settled in the area and helped to establish the town of Deadwood.