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Split Rock Park Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Split Rock Park Bridge

Also known as South Dakota Dept. of Transportation Bridge No. 50-315-085

Garretson’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 9, 1993; only 558 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
Stone archListed 1993Garretson
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About Split Rock Park Bridge

Split Rock Park Bridge, at Split Rock Park Rd. over Devils Cr. Gulch, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 9, 1993: the first place in Garretson to be listed. Only 558 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics, at the state level. It describes its style as Stone arch, as it does for 12 other South Dakota listings. It was listed as part of Historic Bridges in South Dakota MPS; Historic Bridges in South Dakota MPS.

What it isHistoric bridge in Garretson, 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 · 29 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1936 to today

  1. 1936Built
  2. 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 33 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Split Rock Park Rd. over Devils Cr. Gulch, Garretson · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Split Rock Park BridgeStart here
  2. 2Split Rock Creek Park Historic DistrictWPA Rustic · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3First National Bank of GarretsonRichardsonian Romanesque · Built 1894 · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4Building at 529 North MainEarly 20th Century Commercial · Built 1908 · next door

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Questions about Split Rock Park Bridge

Is Split Rock Park Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 1993 (Register number 93001309).

Is Split Rock Park Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Split Rock Park Bridge?

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 Split Rock Park Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 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 93204009 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.