Fort Abraham Lincoln

Custer's Home

State: North Dakota County: Morton County Founded: 1872 Abandoned: 1891 Peak Population: Military post

Fort Abraham Lincoln was Lt. Col. George Custer's last home. From here, he led the 7th Cavalry to Little Bighorn in 1876. The Custer House and other buildings are reconstructed. On-A-Slant Indian Village (Mandan) is also in the park.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 2-3 hours

Quick Facts

  • Custer left here for Little Bighorn
  • Reconstructed Custer House
  • Mandan village in park

Location

Address: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, ND

Coordinates: 46.7667, -100.85