Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony
Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 30, 1982: the first place in Sweet 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 3 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗Finding Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony
Southeast of Olivet, in Sweet Township, SD
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony
Is Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 30, 1982 (Register number 82004660).
Is Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Old Maxwell 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 Old Maxwell Hutterite Colony?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 93203866. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.