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James S. Thomson House
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National Register of Historic Places

James S. Thomson House

Listed as “Thomson, James S., House” · Also known as Sederstrom Residence

Centerville’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 18, 1983; only 277 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
Neo-ColonialListed 1983Centerville

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About James S. Thomson House

James S. Thomson House, at 1121 Washington St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 18, 1983: the first place in Centerville to be listed. Only 277 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Colonial, as it does for 4 other South Dakota listings.

What it isHistoric house in Centerville, South Dakota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

1121 Washington St., Centerville · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about James S. Thomson House

Is James S. Thomson House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 18, 1983 (Register number 83003021).

Is James S. Thomson House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit James S. Thomson House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of James S. Thomson House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93205706 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.