Maj. John A. Pickler Homestead

Maj. John A. Pickler Homestead
Location Southern edge of Faulkton city limits, Faulkton, South Dakota
Coordinates 45°01′38″N 99°07′28″W / 45.02722°N 99.12444°W / 45.02722; -99.12444Coordinates: 45°01′38″N 99°07′28″W / 45.02722°N 99.12444°W / 45.02722; -99.12444
Area 8 acres (3.2 ha)
Built 1882
NRHP reference # 73001742[1]
Added to NRHP April 11, 1973

The Maj. John A. Pickler Homestead, also known as the Pickler Project, is a historic house. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It located on the south edge of the city of Faulkton, South Dakota.[1]

It was home of Major Pickler, an influential person in the transition of South Dakota from territory to statehood in 1889. He served in the territorial legislature and was appointed and elected to four terms of the U.S. Congress. Alice Pickler was involved in the Women's Suffrage movement.

The home was visited by Theodore Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, and distinguished others.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Paul Putz (November 15, 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Maj. John A. Pickler Homestead / Pickler Project". National Park Service. Retrieved December 14, 2017. With photos.


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