Where the US-Dakota War broke out
Lower Sioux Agency
Where the US-Dakota War broke out
Hours
Lower Sioux Agency is temporarily closed.
Admission
Lower Sioux Agency is temporarily closed.
Getting here
As the Civil War raged on in the South, tensions between the Dakota and the newly formed Minnesota government erupted at this site in 1862.
This historic site is managed by the Lower Sioux Indian Community.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Learn about Dakota culture and history, and examine the causes of the US-Dakota War. Here you’ll find:
- A Dakota history exhibit
- Restored 1861 US government building
- Scenic Minnesota River trails
- Museum store featuring Native American books and gifts
- Weekend programs on Dakota life and nature
A war of last resort
A war of last resort
In the years following the signing of the Mendota and Traverse des Sioux treaties of 1851, tensions mounted as the US government failed to make payments and provide the food and supplies promised to the Dakota people.
