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National Register of Historic Places

Vale School

On the National Register since 198442 years
Listed 1984Vale Township

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Vale School

Vale School, at 0ff SD 79, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 1, 1984. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isHistoric building in Vale, South Dakota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1914 to today

  1. 1914Built
  2. 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 42 years
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Finding Vale School

0ff SD 79, Vale Township

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.

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Questions about Vale School

Is Vale School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 1, 1984 (Register number 84003250).

Is Vale School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; South Dakota has 7 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bear Butte, 10 miles away.

Can you visit Vale School?

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 Vale School?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 93204559 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.