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National Register of Historic Places

Renner Lutheran Sanctuary

Also known as Nidaros Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church; Baltic Nidaros

Mapleton Township’s first place on the National RegisterListed May 7, 1980; only 201 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
GothicListed 1980Mapleton Township
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About Renner Lutheran Sanctuary

Renner Lutheran Sanctuary, at Off U.S. 77, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1980: the first place in Mapleton Township to be listed. Only 201 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and religion, at the local level. It describes its style as Gothic, as it does for 8 other South Dakota listings.

What it isChurch building in Minnehaha County, United States of America. 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 · 28 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Renner Lutheran Sanctuary

Off U.S. 77, Mapleton Township

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

SRenner Ball ParkBuilt 19210.6 mi
More like it

Gothic style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic.

Cathedral Historic District (Boundary Increase)6.7 mi away
Glidden, Josephine Martin, Memorial Chapel7.1 mi away

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Questions about Renner Lutheran Sanctuary

Is Renner Lutheran Sanctuary on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 7, 1980 (Register number 80003729).

Is Renner Lutheran Sanctuary a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Renner Lutheran Sanctuary?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Renner Lutheran Sanctuary?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 93205436 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.