[PAR] [TLE] Fort Ridgely [SEP] Fort Ridgely was a United States Army outpost (1853–1867) near the Dakota reservation in southwestern Minnesota (located near Fairfax).  Built between 1853–1854, it was named for three officers named Ridgely who were killed in the Mexican–American War.  The fort played an important role in the Dakota War of 1862.  The Battle of Fort Ridgely was fought there in two engagements over August 20–22, 1862 between Army volunteers and refugees from the Minnesota River valley, and Dakota forces. [PAR] [TLE] Dakota War of 1862 [SEP] The Dakota War of 1862, also known as the Sioux Uprising, Dakota Uprising, the Sioux Outbreak of 1862, the Dakota Conflict, the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862 or Little Crow's War, was an armed conflict between the United States and several bands of Dakota (also known as the eastern 'Sioux').  It began on August 17, 1862, along the Minnesota River in southwest Minnesota.  The war saw extensive attacks on hundreds of settlers and immigrants, and caused many to flee.  Intense desire for immediate revenge ended with the mass execution of 38 Dakota men on December 26, 1862, in Mankato, Minnesota.
[PAR] [TLE] Fort Ridgely [ SEP ] Fort Ridgely was a United States Army outpost ( 1853–1867 ) near the Dakota reservation in southwestern Minnesota ( located near Fairfax ) . Built between 1853–1854 , it was named for three officers named Ridgely who were killed in the Mexican – American War . The fort played an important role in the Dakota War of 1862 . The Battle of Fort Ridgely was fought there in two engagements over August 20–22 , 1862 between Army volunteers and refugees from the Minnesota River valley , and Dakota forces . [PAR] [TLE] Dakota War of 1862 [ SEP ] The Dakota War of 1862 , also known as the Sioux Uprising , Dakota Uprising , the Sioux Outbreak of 1862 , the Dakota Conflict , the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862 or Little Crow 's War , was an armed conflict between the United States and several bands of Dakota ( also known as the eastern ' Sioux ' ) . It began on August 17 , 1862 , along the Minnesota River in southwest Minnesota . The war saw extensive attacks on hundreds of settlers and immigrants , and caused many to flee . Intense desire for immediate revenge ended with the mass execution of 38 Dakota men on December 26 , 1862 , in Mankato , Minnesota .
Fort Ridgely played an important role in an armed conflict between the United States and several bands of Dakota, that started when?
Fort Ridgely played an important role in an armed conflict between the United States and several bands of Dakota , that started when ?
August 17, 1862
August 17, 1862