Barron County Pipestone Quarry
The Barron County Pipestone Quarry is a sacred site in Native American history located in Doyle, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
Barron County Pipestone Quarry | |
| Nearest city | Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
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| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000077[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 22, 1978 |
Description
Several tribes have used rock from the quarry to create ceremonial pipes. Historically, various tribes would travel long distances to acquire the special red-colored stone found in the quarry.[2] A widespread legend among the tribes is that the stone gets its color from the flesh and blood of their ancestors.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Pipestone Quarry". Barron County, Wisconsin. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
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