Barr Farmstead
Also known as Schafer Farmstead
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Barr Farmstead, at 15539 444th Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 4, 2005. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 6 historic buildings. The listing covers 5 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 55 MB · National Archives↗Finding Barr Farmstead
15539 444th Ave., Dexter Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Barr Farmstead
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Barr Farmstead
Is Barr Farmstead on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 4, 2005 (Register number 05000831).
Is Barr Farmstead a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Barr Farmstead?
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 Barr Farmstead?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 55 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 93204663. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.