Where was the capital of the Dakota Territory located?

The capital of the Dakota Territory was located in Yankton, which served as the capital from 1861, when the territory was established, until 1883. Yankton was chosen as the capital primarily because it was one of the early settlements and was strategically located along the Missouri River, which facilitated transportation and trade.

During this period, Yankton was a thriving center for government and commerce, playing an essential role in the development of the Dakota Territory. The decision to eventually move the capital to Bismarck was influenced by several factors, including Bismarck’s more central location within the territory.

The other options, while significant cities in North Dakota, were not the capital of the Dakota Territory during its existence. Fargo and Grand Forks were established later as important urban centers, but they did not serve as the territorial capital. Bismarck became the state capital later when North Dakota achieved statehood in 1889.