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William Havens House
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National Register of Historic Places

William Havens House

Listed as “Havens, William, House” · Also known as Pearson Residence

Webster’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jan 31, 1985; only 315 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older
Listed 1985Webster
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About William Havens House

William Havens House, at 915 E. 1st St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 31, 1985: the first place in Webster to be listed. Only 315 of South Dakota’s 1,170 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level.

What it isHistoric house in South Dakota, United States. 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 · 20 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding William Havens House

915 E. 1st St., Webster

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

6 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BWaddel MansionLate 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements0.4 miBLars J. Fiksdal HouseLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals0.4 miBChilson, Chil and Julia HouseBuilt 19150.5 miBFirst National Bank BuildingLate Victorian0.5 miBAnton and Mary Agnes Karpen HouseLate 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements0.6 miBJohn and Kittie Williams HouseQueen Anne0.7 mi

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Questions about William Havens House

Is William Havens House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 31, 1985 (Register number 85000182).

Is William Havens House a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit William Havens 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 William Havens House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 93204806 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.