Frawley Historic Ranch
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Frawley Historic Ranch was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 31, 1974: the first place in Spearfish to be listed. It was named a National Historic Landmark on May 5, 1977, one of 7 in South Dakota. Only 29 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its prehistoric, agriculture, historic - non-aboriginal and transportation, at the national level. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 4,750 acres.
What it isHistorical landmark in Spearfish, 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 · 60 MB · National Archives↗1974 to today
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1977Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding Frawley Historic Ranch
6 miles east of Spearfish on U.S. 14, in Spearfish, SD
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Frawley Historic Ranch
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Frawley Historic Ranch
Is Frawley Historic Ranch on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 31, 1974 (Register number 74001893).
Is Frawley Historic Ranch a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since May 5, 1977. South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Frawley Historic Ranch?
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 Frawley Historic Ranch?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 60 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 93205162 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.