Sentinel Butte, ND

Set against the rugged open prairie of western North Dakota, Sentinel Butte is a quiet Golden Valley County town with around 60 residents. Established in 1902 along the Northern Pacific Railway, the community took its name from the distinctive butte rising a few miles to the south. It offers wide-open spaces, a peaceful rural pace, and deep historical roots that locals preserve through landmarks like the historic Sentinel Butte Congregational Church.