Washington School
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About Washington School
Washington School, at 514 N Washington, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 28, 2010. It was among the first 7 of Madison’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Schools in South Dakota MPS. The listing covers 4.9 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Madison, 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 · 20 MB · National Archives↗1924 to today
- 1924Built
- 2010Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 16 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
514 N Washington, Madison · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Washington School
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Washington School
Is Washington School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 28, 2010 (Register number 10000411).
Is Washington School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Washington School?
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 Washington School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 93203914 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.