Fort Ridgely, Military fort in Nicollet County, United States.
Fort Ridgely sits on 220 acres overlooking the Minnesota River, featuring exposed stone foundations and interpretive exhibits about frontier military life.
The United States Army operated this frontier outpost from 1851 to 1867, where it became central to the Dakota War of 1862 conflicts.
The fort grounds contain artifacts and exhibits that document the relationships between military personnel, settlers, and Dakota people during Minnesota's territorial period.
Visitors can access the fort through Fort Ridgely State Park, which provides parking facilities and hiking trails throughout the historical grounds.
The fort operated without traditional defensive structures like walls or guard towers, contrary to typical military fort designs of that era.
Location: Nicollet County
GPS coordinates: 44.45083,-94.73167
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:39
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