Bismarck: Capital City on the Missouri River
Bismarck became the capital of Dakota Territory in 1883 and remained so when North Dakota achieved statehood in 1889. The city sits on the east bank of the Missouri River at a point where the river bends southeast after its long descent from Montana. Across the river lies Mandan, the two cities together forming a metropolitan area of roughly 135,000 people. Bismarck itself counts about 74,000 residents.
The North Dakota State Capitol is unusual among American statehouses. After the original capitol burned in 1930, the state replaced it with a 19-story Art Deco tower completed in 1934. At 242 feet, it remains one of the tallest buildings in the state and earned the nickname "Skyscraper on the Prairie." The grounds include memorials, a Judicial Wing, and the North Dakota Heritage Center, which houses the state museum.
The Bakken oil formation to the west has made Bismarck a significant services hub for the energy industry. Law firms, engineering companies, financial services providers, and equipment suppliers operate out of the city even though the actual drilling occurs hundreds of miles away. The University of Mary, a private Catholic university located south of the city on the river bluffs, enrolls around 3,000 students. Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius operate the two largest hospitals.
Escort sites serving the Bismarck-Mandan area are reviewed and indexed on Escortservice.com. The directory does not schedule meetings, verify licensing, or mediate between parties. Visitors must be at least 21 years of age.
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Bismarck became the capital of Dakota Territory in 1883 and remained so when North Dakota achieved statehood in 1889. The city sits on the east bank of the Missouri River at a point where the river bends southeast after its long descent from Montana. Across the river lies Mandan, the two cities together forming a metropolitan area of roughly 135,000 people. Bismarck itself counts about 74,000 residents.
The North Dakota State Capitol is unusual among American statehouses. After the original capitol burned in 1930, the state replaced it with a 19-story Art Deco tower completed in 1934. At 242 feet, it remains one of the tallest buildings in the state and earned the nickname "Skyscraper on the Prairie." The grounds include memorials, a Judicial Wing, and the North Dakota Heritage Center, which houses the state museum.
The Bakken oil formation to the west has made Bismarck a significant services hub for the energy industry. Law firms, engineering companies, financial services providers, and equipment suppliers operate out of the city even though the actual drilling occurs hundreds of miles away. The University of Mary, a private Catholic university located south of the city on the river bluffs, enrolls around 3,000 students. Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius operate the two largest hospitals.
Escort sites serving the Bismarck-Mandan area are reviewed and indexed on Escortservice.com. The directory does not schedule meetings, verify licensing, or mediate between parties. Visitors must be at least 21 years of age.
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