Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway
Fort Ransom Historic Site, ND

Established on June 18, 1867, this was one of a chain of forts in Dakota Territory built to protect wagon trains on their way to the gold fields of Montana, pioneer settlers, and railroad workers. Its buildings were of log construction and provided quarters for 200 enlisted men and seven officers.

The post was protected by two blockhouses, a breastwork of log and sod construction, and a dry moat eight feet deep. When the railroad was constructed farther to the north, Fort Seward was built at Jamestown and Fort Ransom was no longer needed. The fort was abandoned on May 27, 1872.