National Register of Historic Places

Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources

New Ulm, Nicollet County, Minnesota
Listed
October 24, 1989
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
89001668

Location

New Ulm, Nicollet County, Minnesota
44.45197, -94.72868

Significance

Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources is a historic district in New Ulm, Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1989, under reference number 89001668. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era. It is recognized for its significance in Landscape Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation and Politics/Government.

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fort Ridgely
Early Republic
0.3 mi
Minneapolis and St. Louis Depot
Industrial
5.1 mi
Harkin, Alexander, Store
Civil War
7.8 mi
Berg's, C., Hotel
Industrial
10.6 mi
Winona and St. Peter Freight Depot
Industrial
10.6 mi

Nearby Battles

First Attack on Fort Ridgely
1862Civil War
0.1 mi
Second Attack on Fort Ridgely
1862Civil War
0.1 mi
Battle of Fort Ridgely (Second Attack)
1862Indian Wars
0.2 mi
Dakota War – Siege of Fort Ridgely Second Attack
1862Civil War
0.3 mi
Fort Ridgely First Attack — Dakota War (August 20, 1862)
1862Indian Wars
0.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources listed on the National Register?

Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources?

Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources?

The period of significance for Fort Ridgely State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic Resources is recorded as the early_republic era.

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