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

Officers' Quarters—A

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

1. Officers' Quarters—A Marker

Inscription.
The frame structure that stood here probably housed two officers and their families, much as a duplex would today. A central hall divided the building, and each half contained living, sleeping, and cooking areas.

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° 27.172′ N, 94° 44.035′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Minnesota, in Nicollet County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota and specifically in the Minnesota River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Far Cry from Glory (a few steps from this marker); Officers' Latrines (a few steps from this marker); Officers' Quarters—B (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Ridgely State Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Garrison Life Was Like Clockwork (within shouting distance of this marker); Bakehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Days and Nights on the River (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Ridgely. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on February 25, 2014.)

2. Fort Ridgely. Minnesota Historical Society website entry (Submitted on February 25, 2014.)

Officers' Quarters—A and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

2. Officers' Quarters—A and Marker

Fort Ridgely Cemetery is beyond the marker in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.