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Medora, ND is a historic treasure nestled in the beautiful Badlands
of North Dakota. The town was founded in 1883 by a young Frenchman
by the name of Marquis deMores and is named after his wife, Medora.
The Marquis founded the cowtown to support his meat packing plant. The Marquis' success in cattle ranching and meatpacking were shortlived. His vision ended in 1886 with financial failure due to ruthless competition and severe weather conditions. He and Medora and their children returned to France. "The romance of my life" is how Theodore Roosevelt described his time spent on his two ranches in the Badlands around Medora. He also credited his experiences in North Dakota with preparing him to become President of the United States. Take a stroll down the streets of this charming little town and you will see families gathered in the parks eating ice cream, and couples strolling hand in hand. The unmistakable spell that Medora casts on its visitors keeps many of them returning time after time to enjoy the charm. |