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Pipestone National Monument
Management
A quarrier is breaking up stone in his quarry
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A quarrier is breaking up quartzite in his quarry.

Mission Statement

The mission of Pipestone National Monument is to continue to provide for American Indian use and access for the quarrying of the pipestone and cultural uses, to preserve and protect cultural and natural resources, and to provide for the public use, enjoyment, and understanding of Pipestone National Monument.

 

Pipestone National Monument Documents

Administrative History

Quarry pit showing the quartzite wall and quartzite rubble pile  

Did You Know?
Pipestone National Monument was the first National Park Service area in Minnesota designated by Congress and signed into existence by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on August 25, 1937.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 12:08 EST