The Indians of the area came to the nearby creek once a year to harvest clay from its shores. This clay was especially useful for making clay pipes. The springs were named Pipestone Springs, and thus the town drew its name as well. The first post office was opened in 1880, with Ollie Barnes as the postmaster. The post closed shortly thereafter but reopened in 1887 with George Washington as postmaster. This second office closed in 1928.
Photo Gallery Butte Area
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43 93 Divide Exit
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Centennial Valley 1
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Centennial Valley 2
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Centennial Valley 3
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Centennial Valley 4
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Centennial Valley 5
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Centennial Valley 6
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Centennial Valley 7
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Copper King Man Butte
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Humbug Spires 1
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Humbug Spires 3
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Humbug Spires 4
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Humbug Spires 6
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I 15S MM 49
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I 15S N of Dillon
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I 90 M B Cardwell
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I 90 M B Exit 118
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I 90 M B Exit 124
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I 90 M B Exit 138
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I 90 M B Exit 153
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I 90 M B Homestake Pass 2
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M M Cafe Butte
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McDonald Pass
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Milwaukee Depot Butte
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Mother Lode Theatre Butte
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Rank s Mercantile Virginia
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UM Dillon
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Virginia City Courthouse
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Virginia City Library Museu
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Whitehall Murals 1
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Whitehall Murals 2
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Whitehall Murals 3
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Whitehall Murals 4
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Whitehall Murals 5
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Whitehall Murals 12
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Yesterday s Cafe 2