• Artist George Catlin recorded the quarrying activity at the pipestone quarries in 1836

    Pipestone

    National Monument Minnesota

Management

A quarrier is breaking up stone in his quarry

A quarrier is breaking up quartzite in his quarry.

NPS Photo

Mission Statement

Pipestone National Monument exists to:

  • Protect the pipestone quarries, reserving the quarrying of pipestone for American Indians of all federally recognized tribes
  • Preserve and interpret the cultural and natural resources associated with Pipestone National Monument
  • Provide for the enjoyment and benefit of all people

 

Pipestone National Monument Documents

Administrative History

Did You Know?

Western Prairie Fringed Orchid

Two species listed under the Endangered Species Act are found at Pipestone National Monument: the Topeka shiner and the Western Prairie Fringed Orchid. More...