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Historic house · Medora, North Dakota
Chateau de Mores State Historic Site
26‑room wooden house from 1883, built by the Marquis de Mores, founder of Medora, furnished with original pieces.
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About Chateau de Mores State Historic Site
The Château de Mores was built in 1883 by the Marquis de Mores, a French aristocrat who founded Medora and tried to establish a refrigerated meatpacking operation there to ship beef in refrigerated cars to eastern cities. The 26‑room wooden house stood on a hill across the river, overlooking the town.
Today it is a state historic site, with original furniture, clothing, dishes, and personal items of the couple and their frontier life, including hunts and travels. Guided tours tell the story of the marquis, his wife Medora von Hoffman, who gave the town her name, and the failure of the meatpacking enterprise.
Next to the house a visitor center has exhibits, and the brick smokestack of the old meatpacking plant can still be seen near town.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one to one and a half hours.
Best time
May through September, during the guided‑tour season.
How to get there
On the west bank of the Little Missouri River, about 1 km from downtown Medora.
Tip
Check the website for guided‑tour days and times; tours run only in season.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Chateau de Mores State Historic Site
Who was the Marquis de Mores?
A French aristocrat who founded Medora in 1883 and named the town after his wife.
Does the Château de Mores offer guided tours?
Yes, during the season from May to September.
Where is the Château de Mores?
On the west bank of the Little Missouri River, about 1 km from downtown Medora.