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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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Hours
The grounds are open daily, from dawn until dusk.
The commissary building is currently closed. Admission is free.
Getting here
72404 County Road 30
Fairfax, MN 55332
ftridgely@mnhs.org
507-628-5591
State park vehicle permit required.
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Explore the ruins of this once thriving 1853 military outpost and learn more about its role in the US-Dakota War.