1922 Abandon Hospital For Sale in South Dakota

In a small town, an abandoned hospital built in 1922 waits for a new owner. Wait...isn't that how several "found footage" horror movies begin? Some say it looks haunted, but it just needs a hug. Perhaps this is just an old building that needs a little TLC and an ambitious fixer-upper.

That's the story unfolding in Canova, South Dakota. Located in Miner County and a mere hour from Sioux Falls, lies an old hospital that once served it's 100 person population.

Explore The Historic Abandoned Hospital For Sale In Canova, South Dakota

Over time, the hospital - which also served as the town's medical clinic- became a nursing home. When that shuttered, a large family moved into the 15-room building and moved out in 2012, according to OldHousesUnder50K.

The structure sits on 1.2 acres and is looking for a buyer (at the time of this writing). The advertising literature for the listing suggested it is a perfect place for a hunting/fishing lodge, organization headquarters, baseball club, or Airbnb entrepreneurs. It was originally listed at $53,500 in 2022, but in early March 2025 listing was priced at $79,900.

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The 9,000-square-foot building located at 250 N. Church Street, Canova, SD, also needs a new roof.

See more pictures and take a visual tour of the building here.

Most of the Facebook comments from 2022 when it was first featured were of the ghostly variety, with one poster commenting: "Yep. 100% haunted."

But with a little handiwork, this could be a nice place in Canova!

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