Bismarck

Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota, and county seat of Burleigh County. As of the 2000 census, Bismarck's population was 55,532, making it the 2nd most populous city in the state.

Bismarck was originally founded in 1872, and initially called "Edwinton", after Edwin M. Johnson who was the chief engineer of the Northern Pacific Railway company. However, in 1873, the city's name was changed to Bismarck, after the German chancellor Otto von Bismarck, in an attempt to attract German immigrants to the city. However, the real spur to European settlement occured in 1874, when gold was found in the nearby Black Hills. As a result of rapid growth, Bismarck became capital of the Dakota Territory in 1883, and capital of the new state of North Dakota in 1889.

Attractions in Bismarck include:

Dakota Zoo

Here are some other facts about Bismarck:

The principal airport serving Bismarck is Bismarck Municipal Airport.

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