August Goetz (born 1855) was a building contractor based in
Yankton, South Dakota who is credited with constructing many churches, public buildings, and houses throughout the state. Several of his works are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
He was born in
Wiesbaden,
Germany on August 10, 1855. He apprenticed as a carpenter for three years. He came to the United States in 1881 and to Yankton in 1882.[1]
Carnegie Public Library of Tyndall (1917), State and Main Sts.,
Tyndall, SD (designed by Beutler and Arnold Architects, built by Goetz Construction Co., both of Sioux City, Iowa), NRHP-listed.