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.
Getting here
72404 County Road 30
Fairfax, MN 55332
ftridgely@mnhs.org
507-628-5591
State park vehicle permit required.