Reminders of our Heritage

As one of the oldest cities in South Dakota, there are a number of historic sites dating from about 1822 in and around Flandreau. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a little time to visit these sites for a glimpse of our past.

·       Crystal Theater*- 1913 - One of the oldest theaters in South Dakota offering live performances - 215 E. Second Avenue

·         Early Hospital - 1915 - Served city from 1915 to 1937 - 108 E. First Avenue

·         Few House* - 1899 - 208 E. First Avenue

·         Firehall - 1913 - Displaying 1925 LaFrance Fire Engine - 215 E. Second Avenue

·         First Presbyterian Church with Indian Cemetery - 1871 - Oldest church in South Dakota still in operation. Gravesite of Chief Little Crow, Santee Sioux patriarch - 1 mile North on Highway 13

·         Flandreau Indian School - 1892 - Government High School for Indian students from tribes throughout the country - 1000 N. Crescent Street

·         Japanese Gardens* - 1919 - Dance Pavilion with hardwood floors - Flandreau City Park - 1 mile East of Flandreau

·         LaFramboise Fur Trading Post - 1822 - Site located along Big Sioux River, east of Golf Course

·         Larchwood Place - 1879 - Pettigrew Home - Second house built in Flandreau - 203 E. Broad Avenue

·         Masonic Temple* - 1882 - Original Moody County Court House - 300 E. Second Avenue.

·         Moody County Court House* - 1914 - Historic murals of early pioneers, Indians and homesteaders - 100 E. Pipestone Avenue

·         Morse House - 1873 - First house built in Flandreau, contained Post Office and store - 115 N. Crescent Street

·         Pettigrew Barn* -  Period of Significance 1900-1924 - Round barn - 309 E. Broad Avenue

·         Philander Prescot Trading Post - 1832 - Site of log cabin near Flandreau City Park - across Big Sioux River, north of Sportsmans Club

·         South Dakota Department of Transportation Bridge No. 51-140-078* - Period of Significance 1900-1924 - Local road over Big Sioux River

·         St. Mary's Episcopal Church* (aka Flandreau Indian School Chapel) - North Crescent Street

·         St. Vincent Hotel* - 1897 - Second oldest continually operated hotel in South Dakota - 100 N. Wind Street

·         Thatcher Monument - Tribute to Mrs. Joseph Thatcher, a captive of the Spirit Lake Massacre, who was drowned in the Big Sioux River - Flandreau City Park, 1 mile East of Flandreau