Home > United States of America > Minnesota > Nicollet County > Fort Ridgely Monument

Fort Ridgely Monument

Memorials	:	0
Location	:	Nicollet County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4532540, -94.7343700
Description	:	This monument is located on the grounds of Fort Ridgely at Fort Ridgely State Park near Fairfax, Minnesota. It is important to point out that the monument represents a one-sided viewpoint of the war - the side of the US European-American soldiers and citizens. The monument states that on "August 18, 1862, the Sioux Indians of the Upper Minnesota River, in violation of their treaties, broke into open rebellion, and within a few days thereafter, massacred about one thousand citizens in the south western part of the State, and destroyed property of the value of millions of dollars..." The monument does... Read More	This monument is located on the grounds of Fort Ridgely at Fort Ridgely State Park near Fairfax, Minnesota. It is important to point out that the monument represents a one-sided viewpoint of the war - the side of the US European-American soldiers and citizens. The monument states that on "August 18, 1862, the Sioux Indians of the Upper Minnesota River, in violation of their treaties, broke into open rebellion, and within a few days thereafter, massacred about one thousand citizens in the south western part of the State, and destroyed property of the value of millions of dollars..." The monument does not address the causes of the war, which include broken treaties, fraud, or corruption on the part of the US government and its representatives (Indian traders and agents). The monument was erected "In memory of the fallen, in recognition of the living and for the emulation of future generations." Part of the inscription states "Erected A. D. 1896, by the State of Minnesota to preserve the site of Ft. Ridgely, a United States military post established in 1853, and especially to perpetuate the names and commemorate the heroism of the soldiers and citizens of the State, who successfully defended the fort during nine days of seige and investment, August 18-27, 1862, and who gallantly resisted two formidable and protracted assaults upon it, made August 20 and 22, 1862, by a vastly superior force of Sioux Indians under command of Little Crow and other noted Indian leaders and warriors. August 18, 1862, the Sioux Indians of the Upper Minnesota River, in violation of their treaties, broke into open rebellion, and within a few days thereafter, massacred about one thousand citizens in the south western part of the State, and destroyed property of the value of millions of dollars. Many men, women and children fled to Fort Ridgely and were under its protection during the siege. The successful defense of the Fort by its garrison, consisting of parts of Companies B and C, Fifth Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, the "Renville Rangers," and citizens and refugees, was very largely instrumental in saving other portions of Minnesota from ravage and devastation, and greatly contributed to the ultimate defeat of the Indians and their expulsion from the State..." The monument lists the names of US soldiers and citizens, too numerous to mention here due to space constraints. The monument was approved by the Legislature in 1895 and dedicated on August 20, 1896.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Fort Ridgely Monument?
Fort Ridgely Monument is located at Nicollet County ,Minnesota ,USA.
Fort Ridgely Monument cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?
0 memorials
Where are the coordinates of the Fort Ridgely Monument?
Latitude: 44.4532540
Longitude: -94.7343700

Photos:

1 / 4

2 / 4

3 / 4

4 / 4

❮ ❯

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fort Ridgely Cemetery
Nicollet County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4511900, -94.7304300

2. Camp Cemetery
Fairfax, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4783900, -94.7648200

3. Eden Methodist Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4192009, -94.7844009

4. Eden Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Eden Township, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4256650, -94.8051620

5. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Cairo Township, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4706800, -94.6568720

6. Loffelmacher Cemetery
Nicollet County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4277778, -94.6472222

7. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Nicollet County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4505170, -94.6394810

8. Golden Gate Cemetery
Sleepy Eye, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3835983, -94.7244034

9. Mount Hope Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4728012, -94.8371964

10. Fort Ridgely and Dale Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfax, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5107380, -94.8064010

11. Cairo Cemetery
Cairo Township, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5204800, -94.6749900

12. Hauges Cemetery
Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5181007, -94.8050003

13. Saint Andrew's Catholic Cemetery
Fairfax, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5410995, -94.7225037

14. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfax, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5410995, -94.7210999

15. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4129200, -94.8463300

16. Union Cemetery
Evan, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3691000, -94.7918800

17. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5158005, -94.8458023

18. Finnish Cemetery
Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5414009, -94.8193970

19. Current Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3642006, -94.6343994

20. Clear Lake Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Gibbon, Sibley County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4838600, -94.5725900

21. Zion Cemetery
Fairfax, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5662200, -94.7936600

22. West Newton Cemetery
Nicollet County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4131012, -94.5718994

23. Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5769950, -94.6670760

24. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Morgan, Redwood County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4124985, -94.9158020

Fort Ridgely Monument

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Photos:

Memorials:

Nearby Cemetories: