Near Fairfax in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Ridgely State Park's Buildings Today
The New Deal and Fort Ridgely State Park
— United States Civilian Conservation Corps —
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
1. Fort Ridgely State Park's Buildings Today Marker
The legacy of the hard work by the young men of the CCC and veterans of the VCC during the five years the camp was here lives on in the structures we still use and enjoy today.
"The CCC has opened up recreational opportunities in the nation's forest and parks for millions by stimulating new state park development projects, by improving and developing recreational facilities in national and state parks, and in other areas."
"It has developed parks in states, counties, municipalities and other areas set aside by federal or local agencies for recreational use. It is not to much to say that the CCC put the now flourishing state park system on its feet."
Robert Fechner, Director, Civilian Conservation Corps
State Park and
Historic Site
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list.
Location. 44° 27.165′ N, 94° 43.888′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Minnesota, in Nicollet County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A New Deal for Fort Ridgely State Park (here, next to this marker); Working Year-Round to Develop the Park (here, next to this marker); CCC Camp Life is a Healthful One (here, next to this marker); Chief Mou-Zoo-Mau-Nee State Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain John S. Marsh State Monument (about 400 feet away); Eliza Müller State Monument (about 400 feet away); To the Memory of Hazen Mooers (about 400 feet away); Joseph LaFramboise - (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.
More about this marker. photo captions (counterclockwise):
• Water tower and garage.
• Park custodian's residence. This private residence is not open to the public.
• Upper picnic ground shelter and drinking fountain.
• Upper picnic ground toilet building.
• Campground shelter building.
• Campground shower and toilet building.
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Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
2. Fort Ridgely State Park's Buildings Today Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
