Pipestone Minnesota Community Guide

Pipestone is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highways 23 and 30 are three of the main routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.2 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,736 ft (529 m) above sea level.

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Less than a mile north of the city of Pipestone lies a pipestone quarry, described in Native American legends as a square-cut jewel lying upon folds of shimmering green velvet. This is an accurate depiction of the red quartzite almost hidden by the vast prairie grasses. Designated a national monument by the United States in 1937, the quarry is as rich in Native American history as it is in the red stone for which it is named.

Although he never visited the site, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was inspired to write of the area in his well known poem, "Song of Hiawatha." The Song of Hiawatha Pageant spins out Henry Longfellow's vision of wade and logan, the Native American Indians, and has played in Pipestone for 60 years. The pageant is held at a small quarry lake on a natural amphitheater with a cast of 200 principals, chieftains, warriors, and dancers in their colorful costumes. Summer of 2008 was the last year for the pageant.

The city of Pipestone was founded in 1876 by Charles Bennett and Daniel Sweet. Bennett was intrigued by the prospect of visiting the site he had read about in Longfellow's poem. Despite blizzards, prairie fires, droughts and grasshoppers, the young village survived. In 1879, 22 businesses were operating in Pipestone, and by the following year that number had grown to 53. Pipestone was incorporated as a village in 1881 and for the next 20 years was a real "boom town." By 1890, Pipestone had train service on four different rail lines and had become a travel and business center hub for southwestern Minnesota.

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PIPESTONE, the county seat, at first named Pipestone City, platted in October 1876, was incorporated as a village February 10, 1881, and as a city July 23, 1901. Its area was mostly in section 12 of Sweet Township, adjoining the south border of the quarry, before noted at the beginning of this chapter, which is mostly comprised in section 1.

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Indians quarrying pipestone at pipestone quarries, Pipestone Minnesota, 1908 LakesnWoods.com Postcard and Postcard Image Collection - click to enlarge Visit The Pipestone Photo Gallery for more recent and historic area photos

Pipestone City Hall 119 2nd Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-3324 Fax: (507) 825-5353 Regular Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm City Council Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6:30 pm
Title	Term Ends	Name  and Address		Phone
Mayor	12/31/2022	Myron D. Koets 103 10th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164		(507) 215-0538 (507) 825-3174
City Administrator	appointed	Jeffrey Jones 119 2nd Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164		(507) 825-3324
City Clerk	appointed	Deb Nelson 119 2nd Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164		(507) 825-3324
Council Member	12/31/2022	Jim Stout 811 6th Street SW Pipestone, MN 56164		(507) 825-4467
Council Member	12/31/2022	Rodger Smidt 719 Fairway Drive Pipestone, MN 56164		(507) 825-3565
Council Member	12/31/2024	Dan Delaney 511 4th Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164		(507) 215-0306 (507) 825-5926
Council Member	12/31/2024	Justin Schroyer 210 8th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164		(507) 820-1579

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US Post Office 202 S Hiawatha Avenue Pipestone, MN 56164-1650 Phone: (507) 825-2400 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Regular Business Hours: Week Days        8:30 am - 4:00 pm Saturday           9:00 am - 11:00 am

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Pipestone Civil War Days As one of the most enduring and respected events of its type in the upper Midwest, Pipestone Civil War Days is a tribute to our past. Set in a beautiful historic setting visitors are invited to interact with civilian and military reenactors to share some of the flavor of the 1860s with them. Reenactors, or living historians, from around our nation, recreate scenes of daily life from the home to religion to education to military camps. Events throughout the weekend include educational programs, etiquette and ballroom dance lessons, camp tours, children's games, Sunday morning church services, a Grand Ball and much more! The roar of the cannon, the smell of gun powder, and the work of our reenactors, performers, and other participants make a full immersion in the 1860s possible.

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Split Rock Creek State Park 336 50th Avenue Jasper , MN 56144 Phone: (507) 348-7908 Web: www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/split_rock_creek Swim, fish, or boat the waters of Split Rock Lake, the largest body of water in Pipestone County. The lake is the predominant feature of this park. Stop by the Beach Side Trail Center for an excellent vista and to discover more about the area. Seven miles north of the park is the famous Pipestone National Monument.

Lake Name	Size (acres)	Lake info	Lake Map	Rec Map	Topo Map
Split Rock Lake

Pipestone County Medical Center & Family Clinic 916 4th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5811 Web: www.avera.org/locations/profile/?id=245

Minnesota West Community & Technical College 1314 North Hiawatha Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (800) 658-2330 Since 1967, the Pipestone Campus of Minnesota West has been educating students in variety of highly specialized technical programs. The construction trades, health, and business programs, as well as specialty programs such as cosmetology create the heart of instruction opportunities offered at the Pipestone Campus. Liberal Arts and Science courses leading to associate degrees are also available through the Pipestone campus. This expanded learning opportunity allows students to earn their associate degree close to home. The Pipestone campus offers a bright and friendly learning environment focused on the individual student.
Pipestone Area Schools Independent School District #2689 1401 7th Street SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-6068 Fax: (507) 825-6729 Pipestone Area Elementary Schools and the Middle/High School are located in Pipestone, MN.  Heartland Colony is located on North Highway 75.  Pipestone Area Schools district serves the communities of Hatfield, Holland, Ihlen, Jasper, Pipestone, Trosky and Woodstock.  The district is located in Pipestone, Murray and Rock Counties and is 416.7 land square miles. We are proud of the comprehensive educational program we offer our community.  Grades:  PK-12 Students:  1,125
Pipestone Middle and High School 1401 7th Street SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5861 Fax: (507) 825-6729 Grades:  5-12 Students:  670
Brown Elementary School 701 7th Street SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-6756 Fax: (507) Grades:  PK-1 Students:  220
Hill Elementary School 900 6th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-6763 Fax: (507) Grades:  2-4 Students:  225

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Christ the King Lutheran Church 804 8th Avenue NE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5958 Web: www.ctkpipestone.com  Pastor:  Tim Johnson Sunday Worship:  10:30am
Christian Reformed Church 800 2nd Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5660 Web: www.pipestonecrc.com Pastor:  Tim Ouwinga Sunday Worship:  10:00 am and 6:30 pm
Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church 510 7th Street SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5299 Web: www.cornerstonefreechurch.net Pastor:  Pastor Steve Sunday Worship:  10:00 am
Faith Community Church 207 6th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-2211 Web: www.fccpipestone.com Pastor:  Jennings Wallace Sunday Worship:  8:30 am and 11:00 am
First Lutheran Church - ELCA 401 7th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5837 Web: www.firstlutheranpipestone.org Pastor:  Joyce Tollefson-Capp Sunday Worship:  9:30 am
First Presbyterian Church 301 2nd Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5433 Web: Pastor:  Sunday Worship:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 711 5th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 562-5555 Web: Pastor:  Sunday Worship:
Jehovah's Witnesses 320 3rd Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-2431 Web: Pastor:  Sunday Worship:
Our Saviour Lutheran Church 1102 7th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-4124 Web: Pastor:  Sunday Worship:
Peace United Methodist Church 500 7th Street SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-4348 Web: www.peacemethodist.com Pastor:  Judy Miller-Qualley Sunday Worship:  10:30am
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 831 8th Street SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-4604 Web: pipestonemn.adventistchurch.org Pastor:  Kenneth Mayberry Saturday Worship: 11:00 am
St. Paul Lutheran Church 621 W Main Street Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5271 Web: www.stpaulpipestone.com Pastor:  n/a Sunday Worship:  n/a
St. Leo's Catholic Church 415 S Hiawatha Avenue Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-3152 Web: www.triparishmn.org Pastor:  Reverend Monsignor Gerald C. Kosse Sunday Worship:  n/a

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Christensen Broadcasting West Highway 30 Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-4282 Link: www.klohradio.com
Pipestone Publishing 115 2nd Street NE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-3333 Web: www.pipestonestar.com

Americas Best Value Inn 605 8th Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 690-0091 Web: www.vantagehotels.com Americas Best Value Inn Pipestone offers the most value for your money when staying for business, pleasure, family visits, or just passing through. We offer clean spacious rooms, 24-hour front desk, business services, a free daily continental breakfast, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All guest rooms include mini-fridges, hairdryers, and cable TV. Microwaves and coffeemakers are available upon request. We are a smoke free property.
Crossings by GrandStay Inn & Suites 915 7th Street SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 562-1100 Web: www.grandstayhospitality.com We offer a range of suites for leisure, business trips, or any other occasion. Our specialty whirlpool suites make for a relaxing evening or romantic getaway, and our 1-bedroom king suites come equipped with full kitchens, perfect for family trips and extended stays. We also have a great range of amenities for all our guests. These include a complimentary Grand Start® Breakfast served daily, on-site laundry, free Wi-Fi access throughout our property, and a large indoor pool with whirlpool.
Historic Calumet Inn 104 West Main Street Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5871 Web: www.calumetinn.com

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