Pipestone County, County seat in southwestern Minnesota, United States.
Description
Pipestone County is an administrative division in southwestern Minnesota characterized by gently rolling hills and agricultural lands. Its western boundary adjoins South Dakota, and the county encompasses approximately 466 square miles of rural terrain.
History
The county was established by the Minnesota territorial legislature in 1857 and formally organized in 1879. These dates mark the official incorporation of a region with a long history of indigenous resource use.
Culture
Native American communities have harvested red pipestone from local quarries for generations to craft ceremonial pipes with deep spiritual meaning. This practice continues today as an important part of their traditions and cultural identity.
Practical
The county is primarily agricultural and offers visitors the chance to experience rural landscapes and local community life. It is easily accessible by car and straightforward to navigate, making exploration of the area convenient.
Did you know?
This county is one of only four in Minnesota that has no natural lakes within its boundaries. This rare geographic characteristic sets it apart from the vast majority of the state's other counties.
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Blue Mounds State Park
34.1 km
Calumet Hotel
5.9 km
Palisades State Park
42.8 km
Danebod
29.1 km
Split Rock Creek State Park
16.4 km
Church of St. Kilian
40 km
Pipestone Water Tower
5.3 km
Pipestone Indian School Superintendent's House
5.6 km
Hole in the Mountain Prairie
23.9 km
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
42.8 km
Pipestone County Courthouse
6 km
Carnegie Free Public Library
42.8 km
Palisades Bridge
42.7 km
Holy Trinity Church-Episcopal
40.7 km
John Rowe House
22.2 km
Odd Fellows Home of Dell Rapids
43.1 km
Dell Rapids Water Tower
42.6 km
Pipestone Public Library
5.9 km
William G. Milne House
42.5 km
Gina Smith Campbell Bathhouse
42.6 km
Drammen Farmers' Club
35.9 km
Blue Mounds State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources
34.2 km
Winnewissa Falls
5.7 km
Luverne Lanes
40.8 km
Palace Theatre
40.8 km
Devil's Gulch Park
38.5 km
Split Rock Bridge
17.1 km
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