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Bear Paw Battlefield - Nez Perce National Historical Park Description

Bear Paw Battlefield is the site of the last battle of the Nez Perce War of 1877. A community of 700 people made camp on the banks of Snake Creek on September 29. On October 5, Chief Joseph, on behalf of 432 survivors, ended the battle as he gave his rifle to Colonel Nelson A. Miles saying "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more, forever."

Hobbies & Activities category: Historic site

Address

Nez Perce National Historical Park
Box 26
Chinook, MT 59523-0026
United States

Map Bear Paw Battlefield - Nez Perce National Historical Park

Phone 1 (406) 357-3130
Fax 1 (406) 357-3140

http://www.nps.gov/nepe/

Cost

FREE

Tips

Open from dawn till dusk.

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