Pipestone in Pipestone County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Rock Island Depot
Pipestone Historic Site
October 28, 2023
1. Rock Island Depot Marker
Inscription.
Rock Island Depot. Pipestone Historic Site. The Rock Island Depot was built in 1890, using cream color bricks and Sioux quartzite trimming. It featured a slate roof and two waiting rooms; one for men and one for women. It was built by the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway but purchased by the Rock Island and Pacific Railway in 1902. The depot closed in the 1960's. Historic Pipestone Inc. acquired the building in 1986 and completed exterior restoration in 1993. The depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, U.S. Department of the Interior, in 1980.
The Rock Island Depot was built in 1890, using cream color bricks and Sioux quartzite trimming. It featured a slate roof and two waiting rooms; one for men and one for women. It was built by the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway but purchased by the Rock Island and Pacific Railway in 1902. The depot closed in the 1960's. Historic Pipestone Inc. acquired the building in 1986 and completed exterior restoration in 1993. The depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, U.S. Department of the Interior, in 1980.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 44° 0.228′ N, 96° 19.073′ W. Marker is in Pipestone, Minnesota, in Pipestone County. Marker is on North Hiawatha Avenue north of 4th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone MN 56164, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2023. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2023.
