Ohio was the 17th to enter the Union on March 1, 1803. It was originally explored for France in 1669, became British property after 1763 and then was acquired by the U.S. in 1783.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
North Dakota Interesting People
Louis Dearborn LaMoore, better known as Louis L'Amour, was American author/writer. He was born to a large animal veterinarian and his wife in Jamestown N.D. on March 22, 1908
In 1923 due to the poor economy, the LaMoores packed up their family and headed south looking for work. The family found work at ranches, saw mills, lumber camps and mines. They lived in west Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Nevada. L'Amour used these life experiences and the variety of characters he met along the way when writing his (mostly) western novels.
L'Amour passed away in June of 1988.
Louis Dearborn LaMoore, better known as Louis L'Amour, was American author/writer. He was born to a large animal veterinarian and his wife in Jamestown N.D. on March 22, 1908
In 1923 due to the poor economy, the LaMoores packed up their family and headed south looking for work. The family found work at ranches, saw mills, lumber camps and mines. They lived in west Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Nevada. L'Amour used these life experiences and the variety of characters he met along the way when writing his (mostly) western novels.
L'Amour passed away in June of 1988.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
North Dakota Foods
The buffalo herds on the North Dakota plains were essential to the Native Americans and the early pioneers for survival. The buffalo were hunted for their meat for food and their skins for clothing and shelter.
Durum wheat, barley and livestock play major roles in the state's agricultural industry.
The buffalo herds on the North Dakota plains were essential to the Native Americans and the early pioneers for survival. The buffalo were hunted for their meat for food and their skins for clothing and shelter.
Durum wheat, barley and livestock play major roles in the state's agricultural industry.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota was founded in 1883, 6 years prior to North Dakota becoming a state.
The University offers many professional programs, one of which is the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. This program trains pilots and air traffic controllers from all over the world.
In 1918, UND suspended all classes so that the campus could serve as an army base for soldiers during World War I.
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences was founded in 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College. The main campus sits on 258 acres.
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