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National Register of Historic Places

Main Hall

Also known as Main Hall at the University of South Dakota-Springfield

Springfield’s first place on the National RegisterListed Feb 3, 1981; only 218 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
Listed 1981Springfield
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Main Hall

Main Hall, at University of South Dakota campus, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 3, 1981: the first place in Springfield to be listed. Only 218 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 19 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

University of South Dakota campus, Springfield · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Main HallStart here
  2. 2Peter and Minnie Monfore HouseColonial Revival · Built 1912 · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Main Hall

Is Main Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 3, 1981 (Register number 81000572).

Is Main Hall a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Main Hall?

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 Main Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 93204368. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.