Fort Ripley, Military fort in Morrison County, United States.
The fort complex includes timber buildings arranged around a quadrangle, with three block houses and a partial stockade facing the Mississippi River.
Established in 1848, Fort Ripley served as a United States Army outpost to protect settlers and monitor Native American tribes until its closure in 1877.
The military installation influenced local development, leading to the growth of pioneer settlements and establishing relationships between soldiers and indigenous communities.
Fort Ripley remains accessible through Morrison County resources, with the site now integrated into Camp Ripley, a Minnesota National Guard training facility.
During the winter of 1863-1864, the fort housed its largest garrison with 400 cavalry troops and 500 horses during the American Civil War.
Location: Morrison County
Inception: 1848
GPS coordinates: 46.17556,-94.37306
Latest update: December 2, 2025 09:15
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