Pipestone, Minnesota facts for kids
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Pipestone
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Downtown Pipestone
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| Motto(s):
"Home of the Red Stone Pipe"
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Location of the city of Pipestone
within Pipestone County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.75 km2) |
| • Land | 4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,215 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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4,160 |
| • Density | 1,016.64/sq mi (392.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56164
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-51388 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396214 |
Pipestone is a city in Minnesota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Pipestone County, Minnesota. In 2020, about 4,215 people lived here. Pipestone is also home to the famous Pipestone National Monument, a special place with a long history.
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History of Pipestone
Pipestone was first planned in October 1876. It became a village on February 10, 1881. Later, on July 23, 1901, it officially became a city. The city got its name from Pipestone County.
Geography and Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pipestone covers about 4.18 square miles (10.83 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Pipestone's Climate
Pipestone has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters. Even though it's near the southern border of Minnesota, Pipestone is on higher ground than many areas to the north and east.
| Climate data for Pipestone, Minnesota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1877−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
67 (19) |
85 (29) |
93 (34) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
103 (39) |
92 (33) |
82 (28) |
62 (17) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 42.3 (5.7) |
48.9 (9.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
79.9 (26.6) |
88.0 (31.1) |
92.6 (33.7) |
92.8 (33.8) |
91.9 (33.3) |
88.4 (31.3) |
82.0 (27.8) |
64.0 (17.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
95.5 (35.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 22.4 (−5.3) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
39.9 (4.4) |
55.0 (12.8) |
68.0 (20.0) |
78.1 (25.6) |
82.4 (28.0) |
80.2 (26.8) |
73.2 (22.9) |
58.7 (14.8) |
41.6 (5.3) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
54.6 (12.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 13.6 (−10.2) |
18.0 (−7.8) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
44.4 (6.9) |
57.3 (14.1) |
67.8 (19.9) |
71.8 (22.1) |
69.5 (20.8) |
61.5 (16.4) |
47.3 (8.5) |
32.1 (0.1) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
44.4 (6.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4.8 (−15.1) |
8.8 (−12.9) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
33.7 (0.9) |
46.6 (8.1) |
57.6 (14.2) |
61.2 (16.2) |
58.8 (14.9) |
49.8 (9.9) |
35.9 (2.2) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
11.0 (−11.7) |
34.3 (1.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −19.4 (−28.6) |
−14.3 (−25.7) |
−4.6 (−20.3) |
15.6 (−9.1) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
43.0 (6.1) |
47.3 (8.5) |
44.3 (6.8) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
2.5 (−16.4) |
−12.4 (−24.7) |
−22.9 (−30.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −40 (−40) |
−38 (−39) |
−27 (−33) |
−2 (−19) |
15 (−9) |
30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
25 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
−3 (−19) |
−21 (−29) |
−44 (−42) |
−44 (−42) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.67 (17) |
0.73 (19) |
1.47 (37) |
2.99 (76) |
3.97 (101) |
4.45 (113) |
3.30 (84) |
3.46 (88) |
3.25 (83) |
2.35 (60) |
1.10 (28) |
0.85 (22) |
28.59 (726) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.0 (15) |
8.8 (22) |
5.7 (14) |
4.0 (10) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
5.5 (14) |
8.5 (22) |
39.6 (101) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 12.5 | 13.4 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 8.6 | 7.5 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 96.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.5 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 20.6 |
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People of Pipestone
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Pipestone has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 222 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,232 | 455.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,536 | 105.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,475 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,325 | 34.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,489 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 4,682 | 34.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,269 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,324 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,328 | 0.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,887 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,554 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,280 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,317 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,215 | −2.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,160 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, about 4,317 people lived in Pipestone. There were 1,923 households. Most people (90.2%) were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 40.8 years. About 23.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 20.9% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (53.4%) than males (46.6%) in the city.
Economy and Businesses
Pipestone has been home to different businesses. In 2006, a company from India called Suzlon Energy started building parts for wind farms here. They made blades for wind turbines. However, this factory has since closed down.
Ellison Meats is another important local business. It started in 1934. The company moved to its current location in Pipestone in 1990. In 2007, Ellison Meats became part of the J&B Group. This group makes popular meat products like "No Name" and "Midwest Pride" brands.
Arts, Culture, and Local Attractions
Museums and Points of Interest
The Calumet Inn is a beautiful old building in downtown Pipestone. It was built in 1888 and is still a hotel today. You can see old antiques and interesting designs from the late 1800s inside. The hotel is made from a strong local stone called quartzite. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a very important historical site.
The county Courthouse is also made from the same local quartzite stone. It was built in 1899. This building is known for its unique style. It has a tall 110-foot clock tower with a dome and a statue of Lady Justice on top. The courthouse was fixed up in 1995 and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1905, a famous speaker named William Jennings Bryan gave a speech at the First Presbyterian Church. Many people came to Pipestone to hear him talk.
Pipestone National Monument
Native Americans have used the pipestone quarries at the Pipestone National Monument for hundreds of years. They get special red stone from here to make pipes. This tradition continues even today. The monument covers about 282 acres (1.14 square kilometers). It has a visitor center, a walking trail along Pipestone Creek, and a waterfall called Winnewissa Falls. The area is surrounded by beautiful tallgrass prairie.
The Pipestone Indian Shrine Association offers visitors a chance to buy Native American art and crafts. The red pipestone quarry is often described in Native American stories as a "square-cut jewel" hidden by green prairie grass. This is a good way to describe the red quartzite stone. The site was named a national monument by the United States in 1937.
Song of Hiawatha Pageant
The famous poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem called "Song of Hiawatha." He was inspired by the Pipestone area, even though he never visited it. For 60 years, Pipestone hosted the Song of Hiawatha Pageant. This show brought Longfellow's poem to life. It took place at a small quarry lake with a natural outdoor theater. The show had a large cast of about 200 people, including chieftains, warriors, and dancers in colorful costumes. The last year for the pageant was 2008.
Education in Pipestone
The Pipestone Area School District #2689 serves the students in Pipestone and nearby areas. Pipestone Area High School is a large middle and high school building. It opened in January 2003 and is about 197,000 square feet (18,300 square meters). Minnesota West Community & Technical College also has a campus in Pipestone, offering college courses. In May 2023, the school district hired Lori Gunnink, a well-known author and Library Media Specialist.
Transportation
Pipestone is connected by several important roads. U.S. Highway 75 and Minnesota State Highways 23 and 30 are the main routes that go through the city.
Notable People from Pipestone
- Catrina Allen, a professional disc golfer and two-time world champion.
- Joachim H. Appeldorn, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Adelaide George Bennett (1848–1911), a poet and botanist.
- Eddie Bentz, a bank robber.
- Harold Rawdon Briggs, a senior British Indian Army officer.
- Phil Bruns, an actor and writer.
- Stanley Crooks, former leader of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
- Vern Ehlers, a former United States Representative for Michigan, was born in Pipestone.
- Roy Alexander Gano, a former admiral in the United States Navy.
- Bill Hager, a former member of the Florida House of Representatives.
- Charles Tisdale Howard, a U.S. attorney and judge, lived in Pipestone.
- Akash Kapur, an author whose mother is from Pipestone.
- Verne Long, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- John Lutz, an actor, comedian, and screenwriter.
- Mike Menning, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Loran B. Morgan, an eye doctor and inventor of the Morgan Lens.
- Donald Petersen, a former CEO of Ford Motor Company.
- Kathleen Sekhon, a Minnesota state legislator and educator.
- Hugh Smith, a news anchor.
- Isaac Snell, a football player.
- Harry E. Wheeler, a geologist.
See also
In Spanish: Pipestone (Minnesota) para niños
