National Register of Historic Places

Rockford No. 40 School

Bison, Perkins County, South Dakota
Listed
April 9, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87000549

Location

Bison, Perkins County, South Dakota
45.86929, -102.35523

Significance

Rockford No. 40 School is a building in Bison, Perkins County, South Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1987, under reference number 87000549. It is recognized for its significance in Education.

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Rockford No. 40 School listed on the National Register?

Rockford No. 40 School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Rockford No. 40 School?

Rockford No. 40 School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rockford No. 40 School?

The period of significance for Rockford No. 40 School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.

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