Jamestown

You may be familiar with it because of its affinity for buffalo, but there is so much more to this town that makes it not only a great place to live but also a delightful place to visit. Jamestown, North Dakota is the town in question. Jamestown is one of North Dakota's oldest cities. It was established in 1872, before the county in which it was located existed - in fact, before any official county in the entire Dakota Territory existed! This includes North and South Dakota. It is located in Stutsman County, which was established in 1873 and named Jamestown as its county seat. Jamestown has an impressive history as well as beautiful structures.

The magnificent St. James Basilica, shown above, was built in 1882. It is one of many interesting and beautiful historical sites in Jamestown. The Stutsman County Memorial Museum, also known as the Lutz Mansion, is another excellent place to learn about the town's history. There are many other stores, restaurants, and businesses in Jamestown that make it a great place to visit and live, including their most famous: Sabir's Buffalo Grill. The main claim of Jamestown is that it is the home of the World's Largest Buffalo, known as "Dakota Thunder". A live bison herd, including some of the world's only white and albino bison, is grazing directly beneath the hill it is perched on.