”The first Episcopal service in Pipestone was held in January, 1887, conducted by Bishop Gilbert and Rev. D. G. Gunn  in the Methodist church building.  Thereafter at intervals there was preaching by Rev. Gunn and Rev. C. T. Ware, and in 1890 a church was organized.”

Reference Data:

An Illustrated History of the Counties of Rock and Pipestone, Minnesota, by Arthur P. Rose, 1911, page 339