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Sandstone is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, along the Kettle River. The population was 2,849 at the 2010 census. [6] Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 18 and 23 are three of the main routes in the community. Banning State Park is nearby.
Sandstone: 1894 commercial building connected with the efforts of James J. Hill and his son-in-law Samuel Hill to swiftly rebuild Sandstone after the Great Hinckley Fire. [14] Now the Sandstone History and Art Center. [15] 11: North West Company Post: North West Company Post: August 7, 1972 : 12551 Voyageur Ln.
Efforts to preserve Chimney Rock began in 2002 with a county bond issue preserving natural areas. In 2011, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bought 76 acres of land surrounding the formation, which became the Scientific and Natural Area. A local group of DNR volunteers, the Hastings Environmental Protectors, maintains the SNA.
One of the many stone potholes carved out by the Kettle River. The park lies in a shallow, narrow valley worn by the Kettle River. The topsoil is very thin and in the center of the park the river has cut down through Precambrian sandstone known as the Hinckley Formation and on into the bedrock, resulting in a gorge—up to 40 feet (12 m) tall at Hell's Gate—and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of rapids.
Sandstone Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,614 at the 2000 census. The population was 1,614 at the 2000 census. Sandstone Township was named for sandstone outcroppings near the Kettle River .
By 1959 the original sandstone sculpture group was badly deteriorated. Under the supervision of Paul Manship, sculptor Carl Schmitz repaired the statues, G. Giannetti made a plaster model from them, and Bruno Mankowski carved new statues. These were unveiled in 1960. [32] Senate wing, east front: The Progress of Civilization [33] [34] Thomas ...