Contact Information
Fort Ridgely Historic Site
72404 Co Rd 30Fairfax, MN 55332
(507) 508-2848
(Phone)
About
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.
Explore the ruins of this once thriving 1853 military outpost and learn more about its role in the US-Dakota War. Visit exhibits inside the restored commissary, and explore the parade grounds.