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

Location of Perkins County in South Dakota

Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are super important to history? In Perkins County, South Dakota, there's a special list of places that are protected because they tell us so much about the past. This list is called the National Register of Historic Places.

It's like a hall of fame for historic buildings, farms, churches, and other cool spots across the United States. When a place is on this list, it means it's been recognized as important for its history, architecture, or what it represents. It helps make sure these places are kept safe for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

In Perkins County, there are 19 places currently on this important list. There was even one more place that used to be on the list but was later removed. Let's explore some of these amazing historic sites!

Historic Places in Perkins County

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Donald Beckon Ranch		April 10, 1987 (#87000551)	6 miles southeast of Zeona 45°08′03″N 102°53′33″W / 45.134167°N 102.8925°W / 45.134167; -102.8925 (Donald Beckon Ranch)	Zeona	This ranch is a great example of how people lived and worked on farms in the past.
2	Bethany United Methodist Church		April 10, 1987 (#87000559)	9.5 miles west of Lodgepole 45°48′17″N 102°49′13″W / 45.804722°N 102.820278°W / 45.804722; -102.820278 (Bethany United Methodist Church)	Lodgepole	Churches like this one were important gathering places for communities.
3	Carr No. 60 School		April 10, 1987 (#87000560)	12 miles southeast of Lodgepole 45°43′05″N 102°31′05″W / 45.718056°N 102.518056°W / 45.718056; -102.518056 (Carr No. 60 School)	Lodgepole	Imagine going to school in a building like this many years ago!
4	Anna Carr Homestead		January 20, 1978 (#78002566)	Off Highway 20 45°31′36″N 102°28′10″W / 45.526667°N 102.469444°W / 45.526667; -102.469444 (Anna Carr Homestead)	Bison	A homestead is where a family first settled and built their home and farm.
5	Duck Creek Lutheran Church and Cemetery		April 10, 1987 (#87000561)	7 miles southwest of Lodgepole along Duck Creek 45°46′33″N 102°46′37″W / 45.775833°N 102.776944°W / 45.775833; -102.776944 (Duck Creek Lutheran Church and Cemetery)	Lodgepole	This site includes both a historic church and its cemetery.
6	Foster Ranch House		April 10, 1987 (#87000557)	4 miles east of Highway 79 45°20′09″N 102°06′32″W / 45.335833°N 102.108889°W / 45.335833; -102.108889 (Foster Ranch House)	Chance	Another important ranch house showing early life in the area.
7	Golden Rule Department Store		December 12, 1976 (#76001752)	201-203 Main St. 45°56′24″N 102°09′20″W / 45.94°N 102.155556°W / 45.94; -102.155556 (Golden Rule Department Store)	Lemmon	This old department store was once a busy place for shopping.
8	L.F. Harriman House		December 12, 1976 (#76001753)	111 2nd Ave., W. 45°56′39″N 102°09′43″W / 45.944167°N 102.161944°W / 45.944167; -102.161944 (L.F. Harriman House)	Lemmon	A historic home that tells us about how people lived long ago.
9	Immanuel Lutheran Church		April 10, 1987 (#87000555)	15 miles north of Mud Butte and U.S. Route 212 on gravel county road 45°11′38″N 102°55′04″W / 45.193889°N 102.917778°W / 45.193889; -102.917778 (Immanuel Lutheran Church)	Zeona	Another church that served as a community center in the past.
10	Lemmon Petrified Park		November 21, 1977 (#77001254)	Off U.S. Route 12 45°56′15″N 102°09′04″W / 45.9375°N 102.151111°W / 45.9375; -102.151111 (Lemmon Petrified Park)	Lemmon	This park is famous for its petrified wood, which is ancient wood that has turned into stone over millions of years!
11	G.E. Lemmon House		December 12, 1976 (#76001754)	507 3rd Ave., W. 45°56′21″N 102°09′43″W / 45.939167°N 102.161944°W / 45.939167; -102.161944 (G.E. Lemmon House)	Lemmon	The home of G.E. Lemmon, who the city of Lemmon is named after.
12	Ole Quamman House		January 21, 2015 (#14001188)	400 2nd Ave. Coordinates missing	Lemmon	This house was added to the list more recently, in 2015.
13	Richards Cabins		February 5, 2003 (#02001769)	16901 Moreau R Rd. 45°09′40″N 102°40′14″W / 45.161111°N 102.670556°W / 45.161111; -102.670556 (Richards Cabins)	Faith	These cabins show how people lived in simpler times.
14	Rockford No. 40 School		April 10, 1987 (#87000549)	15 miles northeast of Bison 45°52′09″N 102°21′17″W / 45.869167°N 102.354722°W / 45.869167; -102.354722 (Rockford No. 40 School)	Bison	Another historic school building from the county.
15	Sittner Farm		February 19, 2008 (#08000055)	RR T18N R15E S5&6 45°33′27″N 102°19′01″W / 45.5575°N 102.316944°W / 45.5575; -102.316944 (Sittner Farm)	Meadow	This farm is recognized as a historic district, meaning it includes several important features.
16	Sorum Cooperative Store		April 10, 1987 (#87000556)	Main St. 45°54′22″N 102°55′15″W / 45.906111°N 102.920833°W / 45.906111; -102.920833 (Sorum Cooperative Store)	Sorum	A cooperative store was owned by its members, often farmers, to buy and sell goods.
17	Sorum Hotel		April 10, 1987 (#87000552)	Main St. 45°27′13″N 102°56′02″W / 45.453611°N 102.933889°W / 45.453611; -102.933889 (Sorum Hotel)	Sorum	Hotels were important places for travelers and new settlers.
18	Spring Creek School		April 10, 1987 (#87000554)	1 mile east of Zeona 45°11′36″N 102°54′04″W / 45.193333°N 102.901111°W / 45.193333; -102.901111 (Spring Creek School)	Zeona	Another historic school building in the Zeona area.
19	Thomas J. Veal Ranch		April 10, 1987 (#87000558)	7 miles southeast of junction of Highways 20 and 73 45°24′40″N 102°16′51″W / 45.411111°N 102.280833°W / 45.411111; -102.280833 (Thomas J. Veal Ranch)	Chance	This ranch is a significant part of the county's agricultural history.

Places No Longer on the List

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 no longer there.