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National Register of Historic Places

Hyde County Courthouse

Highmore’s first place on the National RegisterListed Mar 30, 1978; only 122 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
Neo-Classical RevivalListed 1978Highmore
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Hyde County Courthouse

Hyde County Courthouse, at 412 Commercial St., SE, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 30, 1978: the first place in Highmore to be listed. Only 122 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical Revival, as it does for 10 other South Dakota listings. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isCourthouse in Highmore, South Dakota. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

412 Commercial St., SE, Highmore · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Hyde County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Augustus and Augusta Gerhart HouseVernacular · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3Hyde County Memorial AuditoriumBuilt 1951 · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Hyde County Courthouse

Is Hyde County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 30, 1978 (Register number 78002558).

Is Hyde County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Hyde County Courthouse?

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 Hyde County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 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 93205049 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.