Steptoe Battlefield
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Allanon
N 47° 13.674 W 117° 21.325
11T E 473094 N 5230551
Roadside historical marker.
Waymark Code: WM4CAN
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2008
Views: 51
In May of 1858 in the area near this plaque, Lt. Col. E.J. Steptoe fought a running battle with members of the Spokane, Palouse, and Coeur D'Alene tribes. In this case, the battle was named after the losing side in the conflict.
Marker Name: Steptoe Battlefield
Marker Type: Roadside
Town name: Rosalia, WA
Date marker was placed: Unknown
Placer: Washington State Highway Commission
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