Fort Ridgely
Scene of Civil War & US-Dakota War history
From police station to Civil War training grounds to site of a siege during the US-Dakota War
Fort Ridgely witnessed the tumultuous history of 1800s Minnesota.
This site is located within Fort Ridgely State Park.
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Getting here
72404 County Road 30
Fairfax, MN 55332
ftridgely@mnhs.org
State park vehicle permit required.
What to see and do
Explore the ruins of this once thriving 1853 military outpost and learn more about its role in the US-Dakota War.