Mandan’s slogan, “Where the West Begins,” embodies our community’s rugged and hearty nature evident in our terrain, people, annual celebrations, and heritage, first as a village for the Mandan tribe, then a cavalry fort, railroad town and hub for area ranchers and farmers.

The Mandan are a Native American tribe of the Great Plains who have lived for centuries primarily in what is now North Dakota. They are enrolled in the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation .

Mandan is a city on the eastern border of Morton County and the eighth-most populous city in North Dakota. Founded in 1879 on the west side of the upper Missouri River, it was designated in 1881 as the county seat of Morton County. [7] The population was 24,206 at the 2020 census. [4]

Mandan is North Dakota’s eighth largest city. Mandan’s population is 24,447 according to a 2021 Census estimate, up 1% from 2020 and 33% from 2010. Morton County's population is 33,611, 22% greater than in 2010.

Apr 29, 2012 · Spanish merchants and officials in St. Louis explored the Missouri and strengthened relations with the Mandan (whom they called Mandanas) in an effort to discourage trade in the region by the English and the Americans. The Spanish sought to establish direct overland communication between Santa Fé and St. Louis.

Mandan, North American Plains Indians who traditionally lived in semipermanent villages along the Missouri River in what is now North Dakota. They spoke a Siouan language, and their oral traditions suggest that they once lived in eastern North America. According to 19th-century anthropologist Washington Matthews, the name Numakiki means “people.”

As part of the legendary landscape of North Dakota, Mandan offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and outdoor experiences. From the rolling prairies to the scenic Missouri River, our community is a gateway to exploration, reminiscent of the state's slogan, "Be Legendary."

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, also known as the Three Affiliated Tribes, is located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in central North Dakota. The reservation is located on the Missouri River in McLean, Mountrail, Dunn, McKenzie, Mercer and Ward counties.

Jun 22, 2020 · A large and powerful nation, the Mandan prospered with the help of extensive trading networks that converged on the stationary villages. Mandan oral history vividly recounts the arrival of the wandering Hidatsa bands from the east.

The Mandan were master farmers, cultivating fields filled with the vibrant colors of sunflowers, the luscious greens of corn, and the tender shoots of beans and squash. Theirs was a culture built on a deep understanding of the land and the spirits that inhabited it.