Austin–Whittemore House

The Austin–Whittemore House, sometimes referred to as the Austin–Whittemore Museum, is a historic building in Vermillion, South Dakota. Originally a private residence built in 1884, it is now a historic house museum and the headquarters of the Clay County Historical Society.

Photo: Jack Boucher, Public domain.

Type: Museum
Description: historic house in South Dakota, United States
Also known as: “Austin-Whittemore House Museum”
Address: 15 Austin Street, Vermillion, 57069

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include First Baptist Church of Vermillion and National Music Museum.

First Baptist Church of Vermillion

Church

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First Baptist Church of Vermillion is a historic church in Vermillion, South Dakota. It was added to the National Register in 1982. It was deemed significant for the architecture of its original wing, designed by Wallace LeRoy Dow and built during 1889–90. First Baptist Church of Vermillion is situated 1,400 feet east of Austin–Whittemore House.

National Music Museum

Museum

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The National Music Museum: America's Shrine to Music & Center for Study of the History of Musical Instruments is a musical instrument museum in Vermillion, South Dakota, United States. National Music Museum is situated 2,900 feet northeast of Austin–Whittemore House.

DakotaDome

Stadium

The DakotaDome is an indoor multi-purpose stadium in the north central United States, located on the campus of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota. DakotaDome is situated 1 mile northeast of Austin–Whittemore House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Downtown Vermillion Historic District and Vermillion.

Downtown Vermillion Historic District

Neighborhood

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Downtown Vermillion Historic District is a historic district in downtown Vermillion, South Dakota, consisting of 34 contributing buildings all constructed between 1880 and 1942.