Galena School
About this property
The Galena Schoolhouse, sometimes shortened to the Galena School, is a historic one-room schoolhouse in Galena, South Dakota, United States. It held classes from 1882 until its closure in 1943. Since 1983, it has been preserved by the Galena Historical Society.
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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 99001435. It was listed on November 30, 1999.
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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 Galena School listed on the National Register?
Galena School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Galena School?
Galena School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Galena School?
The period of significance for Galena School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1882.
Can I research the history near Galena School?
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