National Register of Historic Places listings in Fall River County, South Dakota facts for kids

A map showing Fall River County in South Dakota.

This article is about the cool and important places in Fall River County, South Dakota that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of buildings, areas, or even old campsites that are super important to history!

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the United States that are worth saving because of their history, architecture, or what they mean to a community. In Fall River County, South Dakota, there are 75 places on this list. One place used to be on the list but was later removed.

Cool Historic Places in Fall River County

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Allen Bank Building and Cascade Springs Bath House-Sanitarium		February 23, 1984 (#84003285)	SD 71 about 9 miles south of Hot Springs 43°20′14″N 103°33′22″W / 43.337196°N 103.556000°W / 43.337196; -103.556000 (Allen Bank Building and Cascade Springs Bath House-Sanitarium)	Hot Springs vicinity	This is the only building left from a resort community that didn't quite work out. It's a reminder of past dreams!
45	Bartlett-Myers Building		May 31, 2006 (#06000457)	506½ 2nd Ave. 43°18′01″N 103°49′32″W / 43.300278°N 103.825556°W / 43.300278; -103.825556 (Bartlett-Myers Building)	Edgemont	This building in Edgemont is recognized for its special history.
46	Battle Mountain Sanitarium, National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers		June 17, 2011 (#11000561)	500 North Fifth Street 43°26′13″N 103°28′35″W / 43.436944°N 103.476389°W / 43.436944; -103.476389 (Battle Mountain Sanitarium, National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers)	Hot Springs	This large building was once a special hospital for soldiers who had served their country. It's now a National Historic Landmark!
47	Chilson Bridge		December 9, 1993 (#93001287)	Local road over BNSF railroad tracks 43°19′47″N 103°44′02″W / 43.329722°N 103.733889°W / 43.329722; -103.733889 (Chilson Bridge)	Edgemont	This old bridge is no longer used by cars, but it's an important part of the area's transportation history.
48	Arthur and Ellen Colgan House		July 31, 2017 (#100001398)	407 Third Street 43°18′01″N 103°49′35″W / 43.30033°N 103.826296°W / 43.30033; -103.826296 (Arthur and Ellen Colgan House)	Edgemont	The home of Arthur and Ellen Colgan is recognized for its historical value.
50	Hot Springs High School		May 7, 1980 (#80003721)	146 North 16th Street 43°25′50″N 103°28′51″W / 43.430556°N 103.480833°W / 43.430556; -103.480833 (Hot Springs High School)	Hot Springs	This building has been a place of learning for many years in Hot Springs.
51	Hot Springs Historic District		June 25, 1974 (#74001890)	Roughly both sides of River St. from Summit Rd. south to Baltimore St., including part of Minnekahta Ave. 43°26′02″N 103°28′38″W / 43.433889°N 103.477222°W / 43.433889; -103.477222 (Hot Springs Historic District)	Hot Springs	This area includes many old buildings that show what Hot Springs was like long ago. It's a whole neighborhood with a rich past!
52	Governor Leslie Jensen House		September 25, 1987 (#87001731)	309 S. 5th St. 43°25′46″N 103°28′12″W / 43.429444°N 103.47°W / 43.429444; -103.47 (Governor Leslie Jensen House)	Hot Springs	This was the home of Leslie Jensen, who was a governor of South Dakota.
53	Log Cabin Tourist Camp		January 28, 2004 (#03001525)	Highway 1 43°26′38″N 103°28′35″W / 43.443889°N 103.476389°W / 43.443889; -103.476389 (Log Cabin Tourist Camp)	Hot Springs	This unique camp with log cabins used to welcome travelers. It shows how people stayed when they visited Hot Springs a long time ago.
55	Petty House		February 12, 1999 (#99000202)	201 N. 3rd St. 43°26′04″N 103°28′09″W / 43.434444°N 103.469167°W / 43.434444; -103.469167 (Petty House)	Hot Springs	The Petty House is another historic home in Hot Springs.
56	St. Martin's Catholic Church and Grotto		May 30, 2005 (#03000764)	Lot Six Block 5 43°10′55″N 103°13′51″W / 43.181944°N 103.230833°W / 43.181944; -103.230833 (St. Martin's Catholic Church and Grotto)	Oelrichs	This church and its grotto (a small cave-like area) are important to the community of Oelrichs.
74	State Soldiers Home Barn		November 5, 2009 (#09000446)	2500 Minnekahta Ave. 43°26′11″N 103°29′18″W / 43.436492°N 103.48835°W / 43.436492; -103.48835 (State Soldiers Home Barn)	Hot Springs	This barn was part of the State Soldiers Home, which cared for veterans.
75	Phillip Wesch House		February 23, 1984 (#84003287)	2229 Minnekahta Ave. 43°26′15″N 103°29′24″W / 43.4375°N 103.49°W / 43.4375; -103.49 (Phillip Wesch House)	Hot Springs	The Phillip Wesch House is another historic home listed in Hot Springs.

Ancient Archeological Sites

Many places on the National Register are "archeological sites." These are spots where scientists have found clues about people who lived there a very long time ago. These sites help us learn about ancient cultures and how they lived. To protect these important places, their exact addresses are often kept secret.

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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 49 | Flint Hill Aboriginal Quartzite Quarry

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| class="note" | This site was an ancient quarry where people dug for quartzite, a type of rock used for tools.

|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 54 | Lord's Ranch Rockshelter

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| class="note" | A rockshelter is a natural cave or overhang that ancient people might have used for shelter.

|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 72 | Site 39FA1303

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| class="note" | Another important archeological site in the county. |}

Former Listing

Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it's destroyed.