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Fort Snelling

Fort Snelling is a historic place in St. Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000401.

St. Paul, Dakota County, MinnesotaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000401★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Snelling?

Fort Snelling is a former military fortification and National Historic Landmark in the U.S. state of Minnesota on the bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. The military site was initially named Fort Saint Anthony, but it was renamed Fort Snelling when its construction was completed in 1825.

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Listing details

Name
Fort Snelling
City
St. Paul
County
Dakota County
State
Minnesota
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000401
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
44.89347, -93.18806
When was Fort Snelling listed on the National Register?

Fort Snelling was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fort Snelling located?

Fort Snelling is located in St. Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota at approximately 44.89347, -93.18806. See the map above.

Is Fort Snelling a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Snelling is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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