BUFORD

NAME: Buford
COUNTY: Williams
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Snow in winter, warm, humid summertime
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime.
COMMENTS: Located about 6 mi south of US Rte 2 in western North Dakota (about 14 mi west of Williston). Follow the signs to Fort Buford State Park.
REMAINS: numerous abandoned farm and residential buildings; a few people live in isolated mobile homes within the boundaries of the old village; there is no post office nor any services at the site.

Buford is the village that used to be the residence of many of the civilian personnel associated with Fort Buford, the remains of which are located about 9 miles south of US Rte 2 (where the old powder house, the regimental HQ, and the military cemetery can still be visited: they are part of the state park). Submitted by Kurt Wenner.


Buford
Courtesy Kurt Wenner

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