Welcome to Clay County Historic Preservation Commission
ABOUT US
Our Mission
The mission of the Clay County Historical Preservation Commission is to promote, advise, and educate residents of Clay County, SD about the importance of preserving historical sites by:
- Supporting owners of existing sites and identifying potential new historic sites and districts in Clay County.
- Holding open meetings and workshops to help residents learn about preservation of historic buildings including tax benefits.
- Publishing and disseminating information in booklets, tour guides, books, and on-line about preservation and historic sites.
- Collaborating with the Vermillion Historic Preservation Commission to help preserve historic sites.
YOU CAN HELP
The Clay County Historic Preservation Commission (CCHPC) is a county-wide organization dedicated to preserving our historic heritage.
CCHPC is seeking interested Clay County residents, especially those from outside of Vermillion, to serve on the Commission.
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WHAT'S NEW?
November 24, 2023
A Children’s Book about Prentis Park: A Talk in Prentis Parkby Evelyn Schlenker and Illustrations by Becca Gehm The year 2023 marks the centennial of the […]
November 24, 2023
On August 28, 2023, the Brookman/ Flanagin house located at 404 Cottage Street in Vermillion, South Dakota was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. […]
March 13, 2023
Late last year dormitories Julian Hall, Julian Hall Addition, and Brookman Hall were torn down. Although Julian Hall and Julian Hall Addition were not used as […]
February 25, 2023
On November 2022, the Clay County Preservation Commission awarded several individuals and an organization for preservation of a structure and documentation and advocacy of preservation.