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.
Hours
The grounds are open daily, from dawn until dusk.
The commissary building is currently closed. Admission is free.
Getting here
72404 County Road 30
Fairfax, MN 55332
ftridgely@mnhs.org
507-628-5591
State park vehicle permit required.