First Scandinavian Baptist Church

First Scandinavian Baptist Church is a historic church near Trent, South Dakota. It was built in 1888 and was added to the National Register in 2000.[1]

First Scandinavian Baptist Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Trent, South Dakota
Coordinates	43°52′15″N 96°38′41″W
Area	1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built	1888
Architectural style	Country church, Other
NRHP reference No.	00000999[1]
Added to NRHP	August 16, 2000

It is about 100 yards (91 m) from the Big Sioux River, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Trent.

It was deemed notable as it "typifies the 'first generation' of church construction in eastern South Dakota."[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Lois Flemmer; Lynda B. Schwan (March 23, 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: The First Scandinavian Baptist Church". National Park Service. Retrieved November 21, 2017. With four photos from 1999.