Rapid City in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Church of the Immaculate Conception
922 5th Street
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 15, 2025
1. Church of the Immaculate Conception Marker
placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected 1975 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 44° 4.536′ N, 103° 13.588′ W. Marker is in Rapid City, South Dakota, in Pennington County. It is on 5th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 922 5th Street, Rapid City SD 57701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West River and in the Badlands. It is also in the American Black Hills, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mitakuye Oyasin
this page online
Regarding Church of the Immaculate Conception. Statement of Significance from the National Register of Historic Places nomination form:
Constructed in 1902 and dedicated under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Immaculate Conception Church has for over seventy-two years served as a center of worship for Catholics of Rapid City. In 1930 the diocese of the Black Hills was transferred from Lead to Rapid City because it was more centralized, was larger in population, and was more accessible in winter months. Immaculate Conception was the See until 1962 when the new cathedral was built in Rapid. Among the many highlights of this religious center was the arrival of Cardinal Francis Spellman in 1948 who came to install
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 15, 2025
2. Church of the Immaculate Conception Marker in context
The NRHP plaque is to the right of the doors.
The most important aspect of the church is its architectural quality. This Romanesque Revival structure has undergone few alterations and its cut stone facade and stained glass windows have been kept in excellent condition. With the retention of the building's architectural integrity, the membership of the church has shown a respect for its origins and history.
Also see . . .
1. Church of the Immaculate Conception (Rapid City, South Dakota). Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on July 1, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)
2. Immaculate Conception. The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP) Parish Website. Contains photos of the interior of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. (Submitted on July 1, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 15, 2025
3. West face of the cornerstone
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 15, 2025
4. South face of the cornerstone
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 15, 2025
5. View of the south side of the Church of the Immaculate Conception
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 1, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
