Pipestone Minnesota

Pipestone, Minnesota is a town located along the Cannonball River in Pipestone County. It was created as a trading post by French traders and later used by the Sioux and Ojibway tribes.

The first settlers arrived in 1855. The area was then named "Pipestone" after a stone that was found nearby. The stone was used as an ornament and eventually became known as "Pipestone."

Pipestone Minnesotan is a term for people from this area who have strong ties to the area and its traditions until today.

Pipestone, Minnesota is known for its stone carving, especially so in the area around the town. The Pipestone National Monument is a site of historic interest where more than 300 petroglyphs can be found.

Pipestone also has several museums and visitor centers which include the Pipestone National Museum and Visitor Center, Pipestone County Historical Society Museum, Pipestone County Jail Museum, and Heritage Village Museum.