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National Register of Historic Places

St. Scholastica Rectory

Letcher’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 2, 1994; only 610 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
Late 19th and Early 20th Century American MovementsListed 1994Letcher

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

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About St. Scholastica Rectory

St. Scholastica Rectory, at W side of Fourth St., between Wisconsin and State Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 2, 1994: the first place in Letcher to be listed. Only 610 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 Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, as it does for 14 other South Dakota listings. The listing covers 1.3 acres.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗
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W side of Fourth St., between Wisconsin and State Sts., Letcher · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about St. Scholastica Rectory

Is St. Scholastica Rectory on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 2, 1994 (Register number 94000568).

Is St. Scholastica Rectory a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit St. Scholastica Rectory?

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 St. Scholastica Rectory?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 93205632. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.