About this property
Dell Rapids is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3,996 at the 2020 census. It is known as "The Little City with the Big Attractions." The city took its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, which were likened to the local rapids on the Big Sioux River.
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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 78002563. It was listed on February 23, 1978.
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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 Dell Rapids Historic District listed on the National Register?
Dell Rapids Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Dell Rapids Historic District?
Dell Rapids Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dell Rapids Historic District?
The period of significance for Dell Rapids Historic District is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 996.
Can I research the history near Dell Rapids Historic District?
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