National Register of Historic Places

Red River Valley University

Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota
Listed
April 25, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002770

About this property

Red River Valley University was a private liberal arts college located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, and affiliated with the Methodist Church. The university opened in 1893, and operated independently until 1905, when limited funds forced the closure of the Wahpeton campus. The university's trustees then forged an affiliation agreement with the University of North Dakota (UND), and reopened the school on the UND campus as "Wesley College." The former Red River Valley University building in Wahpeton still survives, and is known as Old Main on the campus of the North Dakota State College of Science. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The Old Main building is a three-story red brick building which is H-shaped in plan. It has a five-story square bell tower over the main entry.

Location

Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota
46.27410, -96.60815

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Richland County Courthouse
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0.5 mi
Leach Public Library
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US Post Office-Wahpeton
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0.7 mi
Wahpeton Hospital
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0.7 mi
South Wild Rice Church
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When was Red River Valley University listed on the National Register?

Red River Valley University was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Red River Valley University?

Red River Valley University is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Red River Valley University?

The period of significance for Red River Valley University is recorded as the industrial era.

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