National Register of Historic Places listings in Charles Mix County, South Dakota facts for kids
This article is about the cool and historic places in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. These places are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.
There are 15 places in Charles Mix County that are currently on this special list. One place was on the list before but has since been removed. You can even see where some of these places are on a map if their exact location is shared!
Historic Places in Charles Mix County
Charles Mix County Courthouse
This important building is in Lake Andes. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1993. Courthouses are often central to a county's history and government.
Church of Christ in LaRoche Township
You can find this church near Academy on Highway 50. It became a historic site on July 1, 1982. Churches often show us how communities grew and what was important to people long ago.
Engel Hotel
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The Engel Hotel is located at 202 Main Street in Lake Andes. This old hotel was added to the list on February 21, 2012. Hotels like this were once busy places where travelers and locals gathered.
Farmers State Bank of Platte
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This bank building is at 404 South Main Street in Platte. It was recognized as a historic place on January 27, 1983. Old bank buildings often have interesting architecture and tell us about the economy of the past.
Geddes Historic District
The Geddes Historic District is a whole area in Geddes that is special. It's located off Highway 50 and was added to the list on May 8, 1973. Historic districts help protect many old buildings together.
Henry Cool Park
This park is about half a mile north of the intersection of Highway 50 and 365th Avenue in Platte. It was listed on March 15, 2011. Parks can be historic because of their design, events held there, or who created them.
Holy Fellowship Episcopal Church
This church is located southeast of Greenwood. It was added to the National Register on June 5, 1975.
Jacobson School
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The Jacobson School is on 289th Street near Armour. It became a historic site on February 5, 2003. Old schoolhouses are important because they show how education used to be.
Lake Andes Carnegie Library
This library is at 500 Main Street in Lake Andes. It was listed on June 2, 2000. Carnegie Libraries were built all over the United States with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman.
Marty Mission School Gymnasium and St. Therese Hall
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These buildings are at the southwest corner of 303rd Street and 388th Avenue in Marty. They were added to the list on January 4, 2012. These buildings are part of a larger group of historic schools in South Dakota.
Pratt & Gjolme Building
This building is at 500 South Main Street in Platte. It was listed on June 8, 2007. Old commercial buildings like this tell us about the businesses and shops of the past.
Rising Hail Colony
The Rising Hail Colony is about five miles northwest of Greenwood, along Seven Mile Creek. This historic community was added to the list on April 28, 1975.
Wagner House
The Wagner House is located at 29649 401st Avenue in Wagner. It was recognized as a historic place on November 19, 2007.
Former Listing
Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it is no longer standing.
South Dakota Dept. of Transportation Bridge No. 12-503-230
This bridge was located on a local road over Choteau Creek near Wagner. It was added to the list on December 9, 1993, but was removed on December 15, 1999.
