Joseph Baker House
Listed as “Baker, Joseph, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Joseph Baker House
Joseph Baker House, at CR 19A, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 30, 1986: the first place in Sterling Township to be listed. Only 341 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Rural Butte and Meade Counties MRA.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗Finding Joseph Baker House
CR 19A, Sterling Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Joseph Baker House
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Questions about Joseph Baker House
Is Joseph Baker House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 30, 1986 (Register number 86000942).
Is Joseph Baker House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Joseph Baker House?
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 Joseph Baker House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 93203949. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.