Fort Ridgely

American flag on pole in front of stone fort.

Scene of Civil War & US-Dakota War history

American flag on pole in front of stone fort.

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.

What to see and do

A monument with a pile of rocks in the foreground.

Explore the ruins of this once thriving 1853 military outpost and learn more about its role in the US-Dakota War.