The buildings were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, with its significance being its association with the growth of local government in western plains communities, local figure Seth Bullock, and for making use of Classical architecture, representative of contemporary South Dakota public buildings.

The building's foundation was built with local sandstone from the quarry at Hot Springs.

The builder was stonemason John A. Scotney, who built the building out of native red sandstone.

Today, the original building serves as the County Dispatch Center while a modern addition houses the sheriff's office and staff.

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