State Historical Society of North Dakota
04/16/2026 | Press release | Archived content
State Historic Preservation Board to meet April 24
April 16, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota State Historic Preservation Review Board will meet Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. in Classroom C at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. The meeting is open to the public, and information to join remotely can be requested from [email protected]. The board reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places prior to their submission to the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places for official consideration.
The Short Ranch Historic District in Billings County exemplifies the history of ranching in western North Dakota in the 20th century. Initially started to raise horses, the family switched to raising cattle when technology replaced horses in agriculture. Donald (Don) L. Short took over the ranch from his father in 1931. During his lifetime, Short worked for the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and Farm Security Administration, held positions with numerous agricultural organizations, and served one session in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly and three sessions in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a staunch advocate for projects and policies that supported agriculture.
The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's list of properties considered worthy of preservation. The documentation process for listing demonstrates that the resource is significant in some aspect of the nation's history. Contrary to some misconceptions about the National Register program, listing in it does not prevent owners from altering their property, restrict the use or sale of the property, or establish times requiring that the property must be open to the public. Entry into the National Register does give a property prestige, provides protection from federally assisted projects, and provides eligibility for certain preservation financial incentives.
For more information, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at [email protected] or 701.328.2089.
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CONTACT
Kara Haff, Public Information Officer
[email protected]
701.328.3547
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