The Fort Pierre Chouteau Site is a tribute to the relationship between Euro-Americans and Native Americans. Established in 1832, the Fort eventually grew into a trading center, and locals and travelers could easily buy furs from the fort's convenient riverside location. In 1855, the US government bought the fort and nearly converted it into a military installation.

However, the fort's dilapidated state prevented the Army from developing it further, and they chose to leave it alone instead. In recent years, excavations at the fort site revealed interesting relics, including Native American moccasins, coins, pottery, and fabric.

Address: Fort Pierre Chouteau Site, Fort Chouteau Rd., Fort Pierre, SD 57532

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