White Bird Battlefield - Idaho
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Volcanoguy
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The historic White Bird Battlefield near White Bird, Idaho.
Waymark Code: WMAKVZ
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2011
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The White Bird Battlefield is the location of the first battle of the Nez Perce War on June 17, 1877. A party of soldiers and volunteers were sent to bring the Nez Perce to the reservation, when the Nez Perce approached under a flag under truce a volunteer opened fire. The following battle resulted in the loss of 34 soldiers and volunteers and wounds to a couple of the Nez Perce. Thus began a 1400 mile retreat by the Nez Perce towards Canada.
The White Bird Battlefield is one of thirty-eight sites in the Nez Perce National Historical Parkspread over four states - Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington.
There are three visitor sites at the Battlefield. On US Hwy 95 there is the White Bird Battlefield overlook with an interpretive shelter with signs. Along the old highway there is a self-guided walking tour of the battlefield. Also along the old highway is a historic monument for the Battlefield (coordinates of this waymark).
Text of Monument: "Before you, to the westward lies the historic Whitebird Battle Ground of the Nez Perce Indian War in which thirty five men gave up their lives in service for their country, June 17, 1877. Beneath this shaft lies one of those brave men laid to rest where he fell."
Street address:
North of White Bird on White Bird Hill Road
White Bird, Idaho United States
83554
County / Borough / Parish: Idaho
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Defense
Current function: Park - National Historic Site
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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