About this property
Canton Lutheran Church is a historic church at 124 E. Second Street in Canton, South Dakota. It was built in 1908 and was added to the National Register in 2002. The Canton Lutheran congregation worship services were first held in 1868 in homes of Norwegian immigrant homesteaders. A second Norwegian Lutheran congregation was later established in Canton. In 1902, the two congregations merged and joined their two wooden churches together to form one large auditorium.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000582. It was listed on May 29, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Canton Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?
Canton Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Canton Lutheran Church?
Canton Lutheran Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Canton Lutheran Church?
The period of significance for Canton Lutheran Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
Can I research the history near Canton Lutheran Church?
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