Battle of Canyon Creek - Montana - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

The marker at the monument states:

Battle of Canyon Creek
September 13, 1877

In the distance the U.S. Army were approaching at a gallop in pursuit of the Nez Perce. After fleeing for 26 miles, the Nez Perce chose this place to make a stand because the canyon mouth offered natural defenses. Positioned high on the slopes and on top of both buttes, Indian snipers kept the soldiers pinned down while the women, children, and elders escaped up the draw.

The Nez Perce were familiar with this traditional route up to the buffalo plains. Once again, during their three-month-long flight they were able to use knowledge of the terrain and accurate marksmanship to hamper the army's pursuit. Yet the Nez Perce remained on the run.

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Name of Battle: Battle of Canyon Creek Name of War: Nez Perce War/Indian Wars Entrance Fee: Not Listed Parking: Not Listed Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): Not listed Date of Battle (End): Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.

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