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Ely in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

Pillow Rocks

Ely Greenstone Outcrop

 
 
Pillow Rocks Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By McGhiever, August 3, 2022
1. Pillow Rocks Marker
Inscription. Rare ellipsoidal lava flow formed beneath primeval seas 2.7 Billion years ago
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
 
Location. 47° 54.427′ N, 91° 50.826′ W. Marker is in Ely, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. Marker is on East Main Street west of 14th Avenue East, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1305 E Main Street, Ely MN 55731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pioneer Mine A Shaft (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pioneer Mine (approx. ¾ mile away); The First Test Pit on the Mesabi (approx. 14.2 miles away).
 
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Pillow Rocks and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By McGhiever, August 3, 2022
2. Pillow Rocks and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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