David Thompson monument

The inscription on the monument is getting hard to read because of weathering. Following info taken from North Dakota State Historical Society.

1770 DAVID THOMPSON 1857
Geographer and Astronomer

Passed near here in 1797 and 1798 on a scientific and trading expedition.
He made the first map of the country which is now North Dakota and
achieved many noteworthy discoveries in the Northwest.

Verendrye ND 2-20-2023

Scott K