Fort Snelling, Military fort at Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers confluence, United States.
Fort Snelling includes stone buildings, walls, and towers situated at the strategic meeting point of two major rivers in Minnesota's landscape.
The military fort, constructed in 1819, established United States control over the Northwest Territory and supported the fur trade in the region.
The fort serves as an educational center where visitors learn about military operations, Native American relations, and the experiences of enslaved people.
Visitors can purchase tickets at 200 Tower Avenue in St. Paul, with admission prices ranging from 8 to 12 dollars per person.
The fort maintains weather records dating from 1820, making it one of the earliest continuous meteorological observation sites in North America.
Location: Fort Snelling
Inception: 1819
Website: https://fortsnelling.org
GPS coordinates: 44.89278,-93.18056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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