Fort Alexandria (Alexandria, Minnesota)

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Fort Alexandria is a nearly exact replica of the old stockade, which was built in 1862 by the Eighth regular infantry on order of the Governor of Minnesota. The original location of the fort was two blocks east of this site. Fort Alexandria was the means of security as pioneers returned to this area following the Dakota Conflict 1860. It was the center of social and commercial activity for the whole region.
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Coordinates:   45°53'25"N   95°22'41"W
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