Armour in Douglas County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Armour Carnegie Library
Armour Historic District
September 13, 2026
1. Armour Carnegie Library Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists.
Location. 43° 19.224′ N, 98° 20.81′ W. Marker is in Armour, South Dakota, in Douglas County. It is on Main Street south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 915 Main St, Armour SD 57313, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East River and specifically in the James River Valley. It is also in the American 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 Rupert’s Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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Regarding Armour Carnegie Library. Contributing property, Armour Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #78002548.
Also see . . .
1. Armour Carnegie Public Library – Armour, South Dakota. (Submitted on October 21, 2026.)
2. South Dakota SP Armour Historic District - National Archives Catalog. Excerpts from the National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Nomination Form (1977, 2003):
Statement of Significance (1977):(Submitted on October 21, 2026.)
"In a four block area in Armour, South Dakota there are many well preserved examples of late nineteenth and early twentieth century academic and vernacular architecture. The historic districtalso shows how properous people lived in small towns across South Dakota. Of secondary importance is that Armour, therefore its citizens, received its wealth because of a healthy agricultural trade from the surrounding country side."September 13, 20262. Armour Carnegie Library & Marker
"[T]he Armour Carnegie Library ... displays a simplified Prairie style. William F. Steele of Sioux Falls, the architect, emphasized the horizontal with a rectangular floor plan and a low pitched roof with projecting eaves. Albert Fribery was the contractor for 1915 structure."
Statement of Significance (2003):
"The Armour Historic District is significant ... for its architecture at the local level. Some of the oldest and most architecturally significant residences are located within the district. The district’s period of significance is 1890 to 1918, the period during which the contributing buildings in the district were constructed."
"Many of Armour’s prominent citizens lived in the district. Mr. E.P. Wanzer was a lawyer who served as the State Attorney of South Dakota and as a State Senator. Mrs. E.P. Wanzer was influential in securing money for the Carnegie Library and served on the board formany years and was active in the Red Cross."September 13, 20263. Armour Carnegie Library
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4. Armour Carnegie Library
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5. Armour Carnegie Library
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2026.
