Initial Point, North Dakota South Dakota boundary
historic site
- Built
- 1891
- Material
- quartzite
- Inscription
- “In. Mt.” and beneath that “In. Pt. 9 C.E.” for “Initial Point 9 Chains East,” meaning the marker was placed nine chains west of the North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota state lines.
- 3.4 mi off the Highway 75- King of Trails Scenic Byway
- 26.5 mi off the Minnesota River Valley Scenic BywayNational
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 18:59 | 19:39 |
| June solstice | 05:36 | 20:35 | 21:21 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 18:46 | 19:26 |
| December solstice | 08:06 | 15:54 | 16:44 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
45.93524, -96.56373
Elevation 296 m (modelled from terrain)