Fort Ransom
Valley of the Vikings
State: North Dakota
County: Ransom County
Founded: 1867
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Military post + town
Fort Ransom was a frontier fort established in 1867. The town that grew nearby attracted many Norwegian settlers. It remains a tiny hamlet in a dramatic glacial valley. Fort Ransom State Park preserves the scenic landscape.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Frontier fort (1867)
- Norwegian settler heritage
- Dramatic glacial valley
Location
Address: Fort Ransom, ND
Coordinates: 46.5167, -97.9333