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Pipestone National MonumentQuartzite rock wall with quartzite rubble pile
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Pipestone National Monument
Laws & Policies
 

Quarry Permits - Information on how to obtain permits to quarry for pipestone. Only members of tribes recognized by the U.S. Government may apply for quarry permits.

National Park Service Organic Act - This legislation created the National Park Service in 1916.

Pipestone National Monument Establishing Legislation - The law that created Pipestone National Monument also allows for ongoing quarrying by American Indians.

Quarry Permits
Quarry Permits
Quarrying is open by permit to individual members of federally-recognized tribes.
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A quarrier working in his quarry pit  

Did You Know?
Pipestone is located about 12-17 feet below the ground, between layers of quartzite rock. Only hand tools are used to quarry the stone at Pipestone National Monument.
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Last Updated: September 16, 2009 at 17:37 EST