Fort Ransom State Park
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LocationRansom County, North Dakota, United States
NearestcityFort Ransom, North Dakota
Area933.78 acres (377.89 ha)[1]
| Fort Ransom State Park | |
|---|---|
Sunne Farm at Fort Ransom State Park | |
| Location | Ransom County, North Dakota, United States |
| Nearest city | Fort Ransom, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 46°32′40″N 97°56′10″W / 46.54444°N 97.93611°W |
| Area | 933.78 acres (377.89 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m)[2] |
| Established | 1976[3] |
| Administered by | North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department |
| Designation | North Dakota state park |
| Website | Official website |
Fort Ransom State Park is a public recreation area located in the Sheyenne River Valley two miles north of the town of Fort Ransom in Ransom County, North Dakota. The state park preserves two homesteader farms: the Bjone House and the Andrew Sunne farm.[4] The park is a featured site on the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway.[5][6]