Buford, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in North Dakota
Buford
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
Buford is a small, unincorporated community located in Williams County, North Dakota, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Buford is special because it's very close to the Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, a famous historical place.
About Buford
Buford gets its name from the historic Fort Buford, which is nearby. This old fort was important because it was built where two big rivers meet: the Missouri River and the Yellowstone River. This area was a key spot for trade and travel long ago.
Getting Around Buford
Even though Buford is a small community, it's on the route of a famous train. The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder passes through Buford. This train travels all the way from cities like Seattle and Portland, Oregon to Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Buford. If you wanted to catch this train, the closest place to get on or off would be the Williston station in Williston, North Dakota. Williston is about 23 miles (37 kilometers) northeast of Buford.
