1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site

1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site is home to a unique hands-on exhibit about civics and local government.

It is North Dakota's oldest surviving courthouse and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hi Folks, The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse SHS is open today and ready for visitors, but due to the current construct...
06/08/2026

Hi Folks, The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse SHS is open today and ready for visitors, but due to the current construction outside the front door, please use the north entrance.

06/05/2026

We almost forgot to re-share this post if you are in Jamestown ND for JAYBAL Buffalo City Bash don't forget to Swing on into 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site for some of our American Baseball History while you are in town!

Come and Immerse yourself in our Century of Stories at 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Site is OPEN daily 9am-5pm. For more information visit us or call: (701) 328-1883

06/05/2026

Today is

The 8th and 10th Sheriff of Stutsman County, Dana Monroe Wright (1878-1964) spent plenty of his time as Sheriff putting an end to illegal alcohol operations throughout the Era of Prohibition here in Stutsman County. Today’s feature story comes from the September 14, 1922, edition of the Jamestown Weekly Alert, where August Lee Zmuda claims to have the “Best Whiskey in Stutsman County!”

Sheriff Wright would detain Mr. Zmuda, and though he would ultimately plead guilty, Mr. Zmuda was released on Bond as he had a farm to run and his threshing operation needed to be completed, of note at the time of the Sheriff’s raid the Zmuda Whiskey Still was still operating out of his Granary!

The next time you visit 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site in Jamestown ND, be sure to checkout our Prohibition Exhibit that features many more stories from Sheriff Wright’s career!

Come and Immerse yourself in our Century of Stories at 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Site is OPEN daily 9am-5pm. For more information visit us or call: (701) 328-1883

🎶: “ The Moonshiner” Little Daw Henson (1937) Alan and Elizabeth Lomax WPA Project

***Images have been Colorized by Staff***

06/04/2026

"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒇! 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒇. 𝑶𝒉! 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒇!"

It might not be exactly what American Founding Father, Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791) meant when he penned his "The New Roof: An Allegory and Poem (1787-1788)" and his subsequent song: "The Raising: A New Song for Federal Mechanics" but it's an exciting day here at 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site as the new roof of our Historic Courthouse is being put in place.

The site will remain OPEN while the roof is replaced, but Guests are advised to use caution during this time. We will make sure to post again when the new roof is finished!

Come and Immerse yourself in our Century of Stories at 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Site is OPEN daily 9am-5pm. For more information visit us or call: (701) 328-1883

Thanks to the team at Jamestown ND we had the priviledge of once again welcoming the 26th President of the United States...
06/03/2026

Thanks to the team at Jamestown ND we had the priviledge of once again welcoming the 26th President of the United States back for another of his many visits to "Jimtown" and in the process, thanks to our friends at Frontier Village ND, we even got to bring back some four-legged transportation that used to be an everyday sight in front of 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site! We are looking forward to seeing the rest of the project as it is released into the public!

Remember, as you plan your The Great American Road Trip to celebrate America250 & North Dakota 250 on your way to Medora, ND to see the Teddy Roosevelt Show & the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, make sure you plan your visit to Jamestown ND and 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site along your journey!

Come and Immerse yourself in our Century of Stories at 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Site is OPEN daily 9am-5pm. For more information visit us or call: (701) 328-1883

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504 3rd Avenue SE
Jamestown, ND
58401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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