Near Fairfax in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Log Buildings
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
1. Log Buildings Marker
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.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this 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 in 1862. Minnesota Historical Society. (Submitted on April 5, 2014.)
2. Fort Ridgely. Minnesota Historical Society. (Submitted on April 5, 2014.)
3. The U.S. - Dakota War of 1862. John Jones. (Submitted on April 5, 2014.)
4. Saint Paul Police Historical Society. John Jones was largely credited with the survival of Fort Ridgely during the Dakota War of 1862. Later, he was appointed St. Paul chief of police on July 8, 1866. (Submitted on April 5, 2014.)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
2. Log Buildings Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
3. Barracks Ruins
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
