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National Register of Historic Places

Milltown Hutterite Colony

Also known as Dilger Farm

Milltown Township’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 30, 1982; only 249 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
Listed 1982Milltown Township
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Milltown Hutterite Colony

Milltown Hutterite Colony, at On James River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 30, 1982: the first place in Milltown Township to be listed. Only 249 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its town planning, exploration/settlement, architecture and religion, at the national level. It was listed as part of Historic Hutterite Colonies TR. The listing covers 14 acres.

What it isHutterite colony in Hutchinson County, 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 · 12 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1916 to today

  1. 1916Built
  2. 1982Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 44 years
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Finding Milltown Hutterite Colony

On James River, Milltown 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.

BUnited Brethren Church in ChristVernacular0.5 mi

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Questions about Milltown Hutterite Colony

Is Milltown Hutterite Colony on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 30, 1982 (Register number 82004658).

Is Milltown Hutterite Colony a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Milltown Hutterite Colony?

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 Milltown Hutterite Colony?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 12 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 93203860 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.