Pipestone in Pipestone County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Pipestone County Courthouse

Pipestone Historic District

September 6, 2024

1. Pipestone County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1902, the courthouse is considered by many to be the finest example of Sioux quartzite architecture in the region. The building was designed by George Pass of Mankato and built of local red stone trimmed with pink quartzite from the Jasper quarries. Sandstone and granite pillars adorn the facade, and the clock tower is surmounted by a bronze statue of justice. The courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 43° 59.847′ N, 96° 19.102′ W. Marker is in Pipestone, Minnesota, in Pipestone County. It can be reached from South Hiawatha Avenue south of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south. Located on the north side of the Pipestone County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 S Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone MN 56164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Great Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pipestone County Soldiers Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); L. H. Moore Soldier Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library (about 500 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); The Old City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calumet Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moore Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferris Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Island Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pipestone.

Also see . . .
1. Minnesota MPS Pipestone County Courthouse - National Archives NextGen Catalog. (Submitted on September 12, 2024.)
2. Pipestone County Courthouse History - Minnesota Judicial Branch - Pipestone County District Court. (Submitted on September 12, 2024.)

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2. Pipestone County Courthouse & Marker

Pipestone County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

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3. Pipestone County Courthouse

Pipestone County Courthouse, from the east image. Click for full size.

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4. Pipestone County Courthouse, from the east

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2024. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2024.