Near Fairfax in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Log Buildings

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

1. Log Buildings Marker

Inscription.
Five log buildings stood in a row behind the barracks. They were among the earliest structures erected at the post to serve as officers' homes until regular quarters were completed. Archaeological excavations indicate that the building in the center later served as the post's hospital, and records show that the one farthest east was the home of Ordnance Sergeant John Jones and his family. The other three structures may have served as housing for laundresses.

Minnesota Historical Society
Fort Ridgely

Erected by the Minnesota Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Minnesota Historical Society series list.

Location. 44° 27.233′ N, 94° 44.044′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Minnesota, in Nicollet County. Marker can be reached from County Highway 30, 1.1 miles west of State Highway 4, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Fort Ridgely State Park; fee area – a Minnesota state park vehicle permit is required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72404 County State Aid Highway 30, Fairfax MN 55332, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Camp Women (here, next to this marker); Who Lived in the Barracks? (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrison Life Was Like Clockwork (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack from the Northeast (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Ridgely Closes (within shouting distance of this marker); Bakehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Powder Magazines (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Ridgely. Minnesota Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 5, 2014.)

2. John Jones. The Dakota War of 1862 website entry (Submitted on April 5, 2014.)

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

2. Log Buildings Marker

(marker located at left side of photo)

Barracks Ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

3. Barracks Ruins

(marker at left background of photo)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.