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Custer

27 places in Custer, South Dakota are on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1920s account for more of that work than any other decade. 9 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Custer County Courthouse, added Nov 27, 1972.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

27
Listings
9
Historic districts
1972
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedCuster County Courthouse · Nov 27, 1972
Oldest construction dateWay Park Museum · built 1875

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 13 of the 27 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Building · Custer County
Custer County Courthouse
BuildingListed 1972
Building · Custer County
Garlock Building
BuildingListed 2004
Building · Custer County
Norbeck, Peter, Summer House
BuildingListed 1977
Historic district · Custer County
Wind Cave National Park Administrative and Utility Area Historic District
Historic districtListed 1984

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

National Park Service rustic 3Stick style 2Italianate 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 6 of the 27 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Lonnie and Francis Ayres Ranch▾1991
Address
2 mi. SE of Fourmile Jct. on US 16, Custer
Listed
Jan 25, 1991
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fox Ranch
Reference
90002209
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Badger Hole▾1973
Address
1 mi. E of Legion Lake on U.S. 16A, Custer vicinity
Listed
Mar 7, 1973
Listed for
Literature
Significance
State
Also known as
Badger Clark's Home
Reference
73001740
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Bauer, Maria, Homestead Ranch▾1992
Address
3 mi. SE of Jewel Cave NM, Custer vicinity
Listed
Jun 9, 1992
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
92000683
Contributing
10 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
CCC Camp Custer Officers' Cabin▾1992
Address
8 mi. NW of Custer on Custer Co. Rd. 292, Custer vicinity
Listed
Jun 9, 1992
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
92000684
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Cold Springs Schoolhouse▾1973
Address
SE of Custer off SR 336 in Black Hills National Forest, Custer vicinity
Listed
Mar 7, 1973
Listed for
Education, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
73001741
Built
1887
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Cold Springs Schoolhouse
Custer County Courthouse▾1972
Address
411 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
Listed
Nov 27, 1972
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
State
Reference
72001226
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Custer County Courthouse
Custer State Game Lodge▾1983
Address
E of Custer on US 16A, Custer vicinity
Listed
Mar 30, 1983
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Coolidge's Summer White House
Reference
83003007
Built
1920
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Custer State Game Lodge
First National Bank Building▾1982
Address
6th St. and Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
Listed
Mar 5, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
The Old Bank Building
Reference
82003924
Built
1911
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
First National Bank Building
Fourmile School No. 21▾1991
Address
1/4 mi. S of Fourmile Jct. on US 16, Custer vicinity
Listed
Jan 25, 1991
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Reference
90002208
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Galena Creek Schoolhouse (Additional Documentation)▾·
Address
25151 Badger Clark Rd., Custer vicinity
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hargens Cabin
Reference
100008618
Built
1882
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Garlock Building▾2004
Address
522 Mount Rushmore Rd., Custer
Listed
Jan 28, 2004
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Custer County Chronicle; Chigger Charlie's
Reference
03001524
Built
1890
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Garlock Building
Grace Coolidge Memorial Log Building▾2001
Address
644 Crook St., Custer
Listed
Jun 21, 2001
Listed for
Architecture, Social history, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
State
Also known as
Custer Community Center
Reference
01000680
Built
1926
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Grace Coolidge Memorial Log Building
Harney Peak Lookout Tower, Dam, Pumphouse and Stairway▾1983
Address
NE of Custer, Custer vicinity
Listed
Mar 10, 1983
Listed for
Conservation, Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Harney Peak Lookout
Reference
83003019
Built
1938
Contributing
3 structures, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Harney Peak Lookout Tower, Dam, Pumphouse and Stairway
Historic Trail and Cave Entrance▾1995
Address
From old ranger station HS-1 to old cave entrance, Jewel Cave NM, Custer
Listed
Apr 19, 1995
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Politics and government, Conservation
Significance
Local
Reference
95000337
Built
1937
Style
National Park Service rustic
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Historic Trail and Cave Entrance
Charles and Ollie Lampert Ranch▾1990
Address
S of Elk Mtns., N of Dewey, Custer vicinity
Listed
Jul 5, 1990
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
90000951
Contributing
6 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Irene and Walter Mann Ranch▾1990
Address
Schenk Canyon area, just off Co. Rt. 270, Custer vicinity
Listed
Jul 5, 1990
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
90000953
Contributing
6 buildings, 2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Peter Norbeck Summer House▾1977
Address
W of Custer at Custer State Park, Custer vicinity
Listed
Sep 13, 1977
Listed for
Conservation, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Valhalla
Reference
77001241
Built
1927
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Norbeck, Peter, Summer House
Ranger Station▾1995
Address
Old administration area, Jewel Cave NM, Custer vicinity
Listed
Apr 5, 1995
Listed for
Politics and government, Conservation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Administration; Ranger's Residence
Reference
95000336
Style
National Park Service rustic
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Ranger Station
Ferdinand and Elizabeth Roetzel Ranch▾1991
Address
1 mi. NW of jct. of Saginaw and Roetzel Rds., Custer
Listed
Jan 25, 1991
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Roetzel Deer Camp
Reference
90002210
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
South Dakota Dept. of Transportation Bridge No. 17-289-107▾1993
Address
SD 87 over French Cr., Custer State Park, Custer vicinity
Listed
Dec 9, 1993
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
State
Reference
93001280
Built
1937
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
South Dakota Dept. of Transportation Bridge No. 17-289-107
William Stearns Ranch▾1990
Address
E of Elk Mtn., off Co. Hwy. 769, Custer vicinity
Listed
Jul 5, 1990
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
90000952
Contributing
10 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Francis Averill (T. A.) Towner and Janet Leach House▾1990
Address
218 Crook St., Custer
Listed
Jun 21, 1990
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
90000959
Built
1890
Style
Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Towner, Francis Averill (T. A.) and Janet Leach, House
Newton Seymour Tubbs House▾1993
Address
35 Centennial Dr., Custer
Listed
Dec 9, 1993
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Custer Mansion
Reference
93001341
Built
1891
Style
Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Tubbs, Newton Seymour, House
Elbert and Harriet Ward Ranch▾1990
Address
E of Elk Mtn., S of US 16, Custer vicinity
Listed
Jul 5, 1990
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
90000950
Contributing
4 buildings, 2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Way Park Museum▾1973
Address
4th St. and Rushmore Rd., Custer
Listed
Mar 7, 1973
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
State
Also known as
Log Cabin Museum
Reference
73001739
Built
1875
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Way Park Museum
Wind Cave National Park Administrative and Utility Area Historic District▾1984
Address
E of Custer off US 385, Custer
Listed
Jul 11, 1984
Listed for
Conservation, Politics and government, Landscape architecture, Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Wind Cave National Park Historic District
Reference
84003259
Style
National Park Service rustic
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wind Cave National Park Administrative and Utility Area Historic District
Edna and Ernest Young Ranch▾1990
Address
Approximately 3 mi. S of Dewey, S of Beaver Cr., Custer
Listed
Jul 5, 1990
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
90000949
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗

Every listing here also appears on the county pages for Custer County and Pennington County.

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