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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.
This is accomplished by:
- Supporting existing and identifying potential new sites and historic districts in Clay County.
- Holding open meetings and workshops to help residents learn about preservation of historic buildings..
- Documenting and publishing information in booklets, tour guides and books about preservation and historic sites..
- Collaborating with Clay County entities to maintain and restore 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.
WHAT'S NEW?
January 28, 2021
On September 2020 the Thompson house (also known as the “Pink” house) located at 403 East Main Street in Vermillion, SD was demolished. Prior to that, with the permission of the USD Foundation who owned the building, members of the W. H. Over Museum removed items that are being used to construct a new exhibit at the Over. The new booklet gives a brief history of the building and an in-depth description how the magnificent fireplace from the Thompson house was reassembled at the Over as part of the new exhibit.
February 18, 2020
Both buildings were constructed in the early part of the 20th century. One served the citizens of Vermillion and surrounding areas, the other became the University […]
November 7, 2019
On October 23, 2019 at the noon meeting of Rotary, the third annual preservation awards were presented by the Clay County Historic Preservation Commission. Awards were […]
March 4, 2019
When Nate Welch, Executive Director of the Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation (VCDC) , approached me about writing a book about the building that the VCDC […]