National Register of Historic Places listings in Cass County, North Dakota facts for kids

Location of Cass County in North Dakota

Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places in your town or county? Many of these places are super important because they tell us stories about the past! In Cass County, North Dakota, there's a special list of these important spots called the National Register of Historic Places.

This list helps protect buildings, areas, and sites that have a lot of history or special meaning. It's like a hall of fame for historic places in the United States. In Cass County, North Dakota, there are 38 places currently on this list. Some of these places are buildings, like old schools or theaters, while others are entire neighborhoods or even archaeological sites! Five other places were once on the list but have since been removed, perhaps because they changed too much or were no longer there.

Historic Places You Can Visit in Cass County

These are some of the amazing places in Cass County that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each one has a unique story!

Buildings with Cool Histories

Many of the places on the list are buildings that were important in the past.

• 1916 Buffalo High School: Located in Buffalo, North Dakota, this old school building reminds us of how education used to be. It was added to the list in 2001.
• Barrington Apartments: Found in Fargo, North Dakota, these apartments were built a long time ago and show us how people lived back then. They joined the list in 1989.
• Cass County Court House, Jail, and Sheriff's House: This group of buildings in Fargo, North Dakota has been important for local government and law enforcement for many years. It was listed in 1983.
• DeLendrecie's Department Store: This building in Fargo, North Dakota was once a big department store where people would shop. It became a historic place in 1979.
• Dibley House: This house in Fargo, North Dakota is an example of older homes in the area and was added to the list in 1980.
• Fargo City Detention Hospital: This building in Fargo, North Dakota was once a hospital. It was recognized as historic in 1987.
• Fargo Theatre: The Fargo Theatre in Fargo, North Dakota is a beautiful old movie theater that still hosts shows and events today! It was listed in 1982.
• Grand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United Workmen: This building in Fargo, North Dakota was used by a fraternal organization. It was added to the list in 1979.
• Great Northern Freight Warehouse: This large warehouse in Fargo, North Dakota was important for moving goods by train. It became historic in 1990.
• James Holes House: This house in Fargo, North Dakota is another example of historic homes. It was listed in 1987.
• Lewis House: Also in Fargo, North Dakota, this house was added to the list in 1979.
• Masonic Block: This building in Fargo, North Dakota was used by the Masons, a well-known organization. It was listed in 1979.
• Northern Pacific Railway Depot: This train station in Fargo, North Dakota was a busy place for travelers and goods. It was added to the list in 1975.
• Old Stone Church: In Buffalo, North Dakota, this church is special because of its stone construction. It became historic in 1996.
• Pence Automobile Company Warehouse: This warehouse in Fargo, North Dakota was once used for cars. It was listed in 1994.
• Powers Hotel: The Powers Hotel in Fargo, North Dakota was a popular place for people to stay. It was added to the list in 1983.
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: This church in Casselton, North Dakota is another historic religious building. It was listed in 1992.
• Union Storage & Transfer Cold Storage Warehouse and Armour Creamery Building: These buildings in Fargo, North Dakota were important for storing and processing food. They became historic in 2007.
• Watts Free Library: This library in Leonard, North Dakota has served its community for many years. It was added to the list in 1990.
• Woodrow Wilson School: This former school building in Fargo, North Dakota is another important educational landmark. It was listed in 2012.

Historic Districts and Areas

Sometimes, it's not just one building, but a whole group of buildings or an area that is considered historic.

• M.E. Beebe Historic District: This area in Fargo, North Dakota was recognized in 2015.
• Casselton Commercial Historic District: This district in Casselton, North Dakota includes many historic businesses and buildings. It was listed in 1982.
• Downtown Fargo District: The heart of Fargo, North Dakota, this district has many old and important buildings. It became historic in 1983.
• Fargo Oak Grove Residential Historic District: This neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota has many historic homes. It was added to the list in 2011.
• Fargo South Residential District: Another residential area in Fargo, North Dakota with historic homes. It was listed in 1983.
• North Dakota State University District: Part of the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo, North Dakota is also historic. It was recognized in 1986.
• North Side Fargo Builder's Residential Historic District: This area in Fargo, North Dakota shows how homes were built in the past. It was listed in 1987.
• North Side Fargo High Style Residential Historic District: Another residential area in Fargo, North Dakota with special homes. It was added to the list in 1987.
• Knerr Block, Floyd Block, McHench Building and Webster and Cole Building: This group of buildings in Fargo, North Dakota was listed together in 1983.

Other Unique Historic Sites

Some historic places are not buildings at all!

• Robert Lindemann House: This house near Enderlin, North Dakota is a historic rural property. It was listed in 1994.
• Research Plot 2 and Research Plot 30: These plots on the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo, North Dakota are important for agricultural research history. Both were listed in 1991.
• Shea Site and Sprunk Site (32CS04478): These are archaeological sites near Embden, North Dakota and Enderlin, North Dakota respectively. Their exact locations are kept private to protect them, but they are important for understanding ancient history. They were listed in 1996 and 2007.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	1916 Buffalo High School		May 10, 2001 (#01000501)	303 Pearl St., N. 46°55′16″N 97°32′59″W / 46.921111°N 97.549722°W / 46.921111; -97.549722 (1916 Buffalo High School)	Buffalo
2	Barrington Apartments		July 27, 1989 (#88000982)	219 12th St., S. 46°52′19″N 96°47′51″W / 46.871944°N 96.7975°W / 46.871944; -96.7975 (Barrington Apartments)	Fargo
3	M.E. Beebe Historic District		November 24, 2015 (#15000825)	Northeastern corner of 3rd Ave., N. and N. 8th St. 46°52′47″N 96°47′30″W / 46.879720°N 96.791667°W / 46.879720; -96.791667 (M.E. Beebe Historic District)	Fargo
4	Black Building		December 6, 2016 (#16000821)	114 Broadway N. 46°52′39″N 96°47′17″W / 46.877588°N 96.788086°W / 46.877588; -96.788086 (Black Building)	Fargo
5	Cass County Court House, Jail, and Sheriff's House		December 22, 1983 (#83004062)	S. 9th St. between S. 2nd and 3rd Aves. 46°52′19″N 96°47′35″W / 46.871944°N 96.793056°W / 46.871944; -96.793056 (Cass County Court House, Jail, and Sheriff's House)	Fargo
6	Casselton Commercial Historic District		October 28, 1982 (#82001311)	Roughly bounded by Front and 1st St. between 6th and 8th Aves. 46°54′03″N 97°12′38″W / 46.900833°N 97.210556°W / 46.900833; -97.210556 (Casselton Commercial Historic District)	Casselton
7	DeLendrecie's Department Store		October 22, 1979 (#79003725)	620-624 Main St. 46°52′27″N 96°47′20″W / 46.874167°N 96.788889°W / 46.874167; -96.788889 (DeLendrecie's Department Store)	Fargo
8	Dibley House		November 25, 1980 (#80004282)	331 8th Ave., S. 46°51′59″N 96°47′01″W / 46.866389°N 96.783611°W / 46.866389; -96.783611 (Dibley House)	Fargo
9	Downtown Fargo District		October 13, 1983 (#83004064)	Roughly Roberts St. from S. 1st Ave. to 5th Ave. N., and Main Ave. 46°52′41″N 96°47′24″W / 46.878056°N 96.79°W / 46.878056; -96.79 (Downtown Fargo District)	Fargo
10	Fargo City Detention Hospital		April 7, 1987 (#86003741)	57 11th Ave., N. 46°53′21″N 96°46′37″W / 46.889167°N 96.776944°W / 46.889167; -96.776944 (Fargo City Detention Hospital)	Fargo
11	Fargo Oak Grove Residential Historic District		October 13, 2011 (#11000744)	North & South Terrace Aves., east of Elm St., N. 46°53′00″N 96°46′34″W / 46.883333°N 96.776111°W / 46.883333; -96.776111 (Fargo Oak Grove Residential Historic District)	Fargo
12	Fargo South Residential District		September 19, 1983 (#83001929)	Roughly bounded by 5th and 17th Aves. S., 7th and 9th Sts. S. 46°51′43″N 96°47′30″W / 46.861944°N 96.791667°W / 46.861944; -96.791667 (Fargo South Residential District)	Fargo
13	Fargo Theatre		October 21, 1982 (#82001312)	314 Broadway 46°52′45″N 96°47′16″W / 46.879167°N 96.787778°W / 46.879167; -96.787778 (Fargo Theatre)	Fargo
14	Grand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United Workmen		August 24, 1979 (#79001770)	112-114 N. Roberts St. 46°52′40″N 96°47′23″W / 46.877778°N 96.789722°W / 46.877778; -96.789722 (Grand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United Workmen)	Fargo
15	Great Northern Freight Warehouse		November 21, 1990 (#90001749)	420 N. 7th St. 46°52′52″N 96°47′28″W / 46.881111°N 96.791111°W / 46.881111; -96.791111 (Great Northern Freight Warehouse)	Fargo
16	James Holes House		April 7, 1987 (#86003740)	1230 Fifth St., N. 46°53′29″N 96°47′10″W / 46.891389°N 96.786111°W / 46.891389; -96.786111 (James Holes House)	Fargo
17	Knerr Block, Floyd Block, McHench Building and Webster and Cole Building		May 12, 1983 (#83001930)	13, 15, 17-19, and 21-23 8th St., S. 46°52′26″N 96°47′27″W / 46.873889°N 96.790833°W / 46.873889; -96.790833 (Knerr Block, Floyd Block, McHench Building and Webster and Cole Building)	Fargo
18	Lewis House		October 18, 1979 (#79003726)	1002 3rd Ave., S. 46°52′17″N 96°47′46″W / 46.871389°N 96.796111°W / 46.871389; -96.796111 (Lewis House)	Fargo
19	Robert Lindemann House		September 2, 1994 (#94001073)	1.5 miles east and 2.75 miles north of Enderlin 46°40′08″N 97°34′32″W / 46.668889°N 97.575556°W / 46.668889; -97.575556 (Robert Lindemann House)	Enderlin
20	Masonic Block		August 3, 1979 (#79001771)	11 S. 8th St. 46°51′55″N 96°47′29″W / 46.865278°N 96.791389°W / 46.865278; -96.791389 (Masonic Block)	Fargo
21	North Dakota State University District		October 6, 1986 (#86003261)	Roughly bounded by N. University Dr., 12th Ave., N., Service Dr., and Campus Ave. 46°53′34″N 96°48′00″W / 46.892778°N 96.8°W / 46.892778; -96.8 (North Dakota State University District)	Fargo
22	North Side Fargo Builder's Residential Historic District		April 7, 1987 (#86003737)	Roughly bounded by Benjamin Franklin School area and Golf Course, 1st St., 12th Ave., N, and 4th St. 46°53′33″N 96°47′00″W / 46.8925°N 96.783333°W / 46.8925; -96.783333 (North Side Fargo Builder's Residential Historic District)	Fargo
23	North Side Fargo High Style Residential Historic District		April 7, 1987 (#86003739)	Roughly bounded by 12th Ave. N, 4th St., 11th Ave., N, and 7th St. 46°53′22″N 96°47′11″W / 46.889444°N 96.786389°W / 46.889444; -96.786389 (North Side Fargo High Style Residential Historic District)	Fargo
24	Northern Pacific Railway Depot		February 13, 1975 (#75001304)	701 Main Ave. 46°52′29″N 96°47′21″W / 46.874722°N 96.789167°W / 46.874722; -96.789167 (Northern Pacific Railway Depot)	Fargo
25	Old Stone Church		March 29, 1996 (#96000311)	206 N. Wilcox Ave. 46°55′18″N 97°33′03″W / 46.921667°N 97.550833°W / 46.921667; -97.550833 (Old Stone Church)	Buffalo
26	Pence Automobile Company Warehouse		January 7, 1994 (#93001478)	301 N. P Ave. 46°52′34″N 96°46′57″W / 46.876111°N 96.7825°W / 46.876111; -96.7825 (Pence Automobile Company Warehouse)	Fargo
27	Powers Hotel		May 12, 1983 (#83001931)	400 Broadway 46°52′48″N 96°47′16″W / 46.88°N 96.787778°W / 46.88; -96.787778 (Powers Hotel)	Fargo
28	Research Plot 2		October 8, 1991 (#91001474)	Near the junction of Centennial Ave. and 18th St., N. on the North Dakota State University campus 46°53′39″N 96°48′31″W / 46.894167°N 96.808611°W / 46.894167; -96.808611 (Research Plot 2)	Fargo
29	Research Plot 30		October 8, 1991 (#91001475)	Near the junction of Centennial Ave. and 18th St., N. on the North Dakota State University campus 46°53′39″N 96°48′39″W / 46.894167°N 96.810833°W / 46.894167; -96.810833 (Research Plot 30)	Fargo
30	Shea Site		July 25, 1996 (#96000817)	Address Restricted	Embden
31	Sprunk Site (32CS04478)		January 9, 2007 (#06001226)	Address Restricted	Enderlin
32	St. Stephen's Episcopal Church		December 3, 1992 (#92001609)	Southeastern corner of the junction of 3rd Ave. and 5th St. 46°54′10″N 97°12′34″W / 46.902778°N 97.209444°W / 46.902778; -97.209444 (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church)	Casselton
33	Union Storage & Transfer Cold Storage Warehouse and Armour Creamery Building		February 9, 2007 (#07000016)	1026-1032 Northern Pacific Ave. and 1034-1102 Northern Pacific Ave. 46°52′36″N 96°47′43″W / 46.876667°N 96.795278°W / 46.876667; -96.795278 (Union Storage & Transfer Cold Storage Warehouse and Armour Creamery Building)	Fargo
34	Watts Free Library		May 31, 1990 (#89002304)	101 3rd St., N. 46°39′12″N 97°14′45″W / 46.653333°N 97.245833°W / 46.653333; -97.245833 (Watts Free Library)	Leonard
35	Woodrow Wilson School		October 24, 2012 (#12000881)	315 N. University Dr. 46°52′48″N 96°47′51″W / 46.880054°N 96.797619°W / 46.880054; -96.797619 (Woodrow Wilson School)	Fargo

Places That Were Once Listed

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the list. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it's no longer standing. Here are five places in Cass County that were once on the National Register but are not anymore: