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| Pipestone (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 5,328 | 4,887 | 4,554 | 4,280 | 4,317 | +37 | +0.86 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 2.80 | 3.65 | 4.57 | 3.92 | 3.92 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 1,902.9 | 1,338.9 | 996.5 | 1,090.8 | 1,101.3 | +10.48 | +0.86 |
| Housing Units | 1,885 | 2,156 | 2,055 | 2,097 | 2,134 | +37 | +17.64 |
| Households | -- | 2,005 | 1,915 | 1,900 | 1,923 | +23 | +1.21 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.36 | 2.28 | 2.22 | 2.25 | +0.03 | +1.35 |
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 km˛), all of it land. The elevation is 1,736 ft (529 m) above sea level.
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There were 1,900 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,412, and the median income for a family was $40,194. Males had a median income of $28,180 versus $21,349 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,253. About 8.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.
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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Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
 Indians quarrying pipestone at pipestone quarries, Pipestone Minnesota, 1908 LakesnWoods.com Postcard and Postcard Image Collection - click to enlarge Click to view the Pipestone Photo Gallery |
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Pipestone City Hall 119 2nd Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-3324 Fax: (507) 825-5353 Web: www.progressivepipestone.com City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. |
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| Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone |
| Mayor | 12/31/2018 | Myron Koets Pipestone, MN 56164 |
(507) 825-3324 |
| 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 | 12/31/2018 | Jim Stout 610 5th Street NW Pipestone, MN 56164 |
(507) 825-4467 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2020 | Dan Delaney Pipestone, MN 56164 |
(507) 825-3324 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2020 | Justin Schroyer Pipestone, MN 56164 |
(507) 825-3324 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2018 | Rodger Smidt 710 Fairway Drive Pipestone, MN 56164 |
(507) 825-3565 |
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US Post Office 202 S Hiawatha Avenue Pipestone, MN 56164-1879 Phone: (507) 825-2400 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Xcel Energy | (800) 895-4999 |
| Natural Gas | CenterPoint Energy | (800) 967-3530 |
| Wastewater | City of Pipestone | (507) 825-3324 |
| Water | City of Pipestone | (507) 825-3324 |
| Telephone | CenturyLink Communications | (800) 244-1111 |
| Cable TV | Mediacom | (800) 332-0245 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| Pipestone System | Veterinary Services | 305 |
| Pipestone Area Schools | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 245 |
| Pipestone County Medical Center | General Medical & Surgical Hospitals | 205 |
| Good Samaritan Village | Nursing Care Facilities | 154 |
| J & B Group | Animal Slaughtering & Processing | 146 |
| Pipestone County | Government | 100 |
| Hank's Foods | Grocery Stores | 60 |
| Coborn's Inc | Grocery Stores | 50 |
| Minnesota West Technical and Community College | Education | 45 |
| Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co | Beverage Manufacturing | 35 |
| First Bank & Trust | Banking | 30 |
| City of Pipestone | Government | 28 |
| Pipestone Publishing Co | Newspaper, Periodical, Book, & Directory Publishers | 27 |
| Shopko | Department Stores | 27 |
| Amdahl Motors | Automotive | 26 |
| First Farmers & Merchants Bank | Banking | 24 |
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Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Pipestone Minnesota area
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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 1860's 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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Pipestone National Monument 36 Reservation Avenue Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5464 Web: www.nps.gov/pipe For countless generations, American Indians have quarried the red pipestone found at this site. These grounds are sacred to many people because the pipestone quarried here is carved into pipes used for prayer. Many believe that the pipe's smoke carries one's prayer to the Great Spirit. The traditions of quarrying and pipemaking continue here today. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Christian Reformed Church 800 2nd Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5660 Web: www.pipestonecrc.com Pastor: Tim Ouwinga Sunday Worship: 10:00am and 6:30pm |
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Cornerstone
Evangelical Free Church 510 7th Street SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5299 Web: www.cornerstonefreechurch.net Pastor: Pastor Steve Sunday Worship: 10:00am |
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Faith Community Church 207 6th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-2211 Web: www.fccpipestone.com Pastor: Jennings Wallace Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am |
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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: 9:30am |
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First Presbyterian Church 301 2nd Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5433 Web: Pastor: Sunday Worship: |
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| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 711 5th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 562-5555 Web: Pastor: Sunday Worship: |
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| Jehovah's Witnesses 320 3rd Avenue SE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-2431 Web: Pastor: Sunday Worship: |
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| Our Saviour Lutheran Church 1102 7th Avenue SW Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-4124 Web: Pastor: Sunday Worship: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Pipestone Publishing 115 2nd Street NE Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-3333 Web: www.pipestonestar.com |
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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. |
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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. |
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Historic Calumet Inn 104 West Main Street Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-5871 Web: www.calumetinn.com |
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Pipestone RV Campground 919 North Hiawatha Avenue Pipestone, MN 56164 Phone: (507) 825-2455 |
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Split Rock Creek State Park 336 50th Avenue Jasper, MN 56144 Phone: (507).348-7908 |
The Pipestone Business Directory is Coming Soon! |
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge
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