Peter Norbeck Summer House

The Peter Norbeck Summer House is a historic log building in Custer County constructed with hand-fitted corner joints and one-and-a-half stories. The structure sits within the Black Hills landscape and now serves as a place visitors can explore to understand regional heritage.

The building was constructed in 1927 as a private residence and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This recognition acknowledged its importance as evidence of early log-building craftsmanship and regional development.

The house carries the name Valhalla and reflects a time when influential politicians created personal retreats in nature. It shows how private residences became woven into the landscape-shaping efforts of the region.

The house sits along Highway 87 and is easy to reach when driving through Custer State Park. A visit works best when you allow time for slow exploration and take in the surrounding Black Hills.

The property was formerly known as Valhalla, a reference to Norse mythology. This name reveals how the owner wanted his mountain retreat to be understood as a spiritual place.

Location: Custer County

Inception: 1927

Made from material: log

GPS coordinates: 43.80208,-103.45157

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26