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National Register of Historic Places

Freeman Junior College

Also known as Freeman Academy

On the National Register since 200422 years
Colonial RevivalListed 2004Freeman

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

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About Freeman Junior College

Freeman Junior College, at 748 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 15, 2004. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 35 other South Dakota listings. It was listed as part of Schools in South Dakota MPS. The listing covers 52.9 acres.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗
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748 S. Main St., Freeman · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Freeman Junior CollegeStart here
  2. 2First National Bank, FreemanBuilt 1906 · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Freeman Junior College

Is Freeman Junior College on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 15, 2004 (Register number 04001362).

Is Freeman Junior College a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Freeman Junior College?

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 Freeman Junior College?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 93203854. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.