#500 - Nez Perce War - Foster’s Gravesite
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Nez Perce War history sign (#500) on US Hwy 95 between Cottonwood and Grangeville.
Waymark Code: WMAJGJ
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2011
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Idaho History Marker #500 about Nez Perce War is located on US Hwy 95 at a rest stop south of Cottonwood There are also four other history signs at this location.
Marker Name: Nez Perce War - Foster’s Gravesite
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
“I will not hide anything. That part of the fight was not long.” Yellow Wolf, Nez Perce warrior.
On July 3, 1877, 2nd Lt. Sevier M. Rains, civilian scout William Foster, and ten 1st cavalrymen rode from Norton’s ranch (Cottonwood) in search of Nez Perce. Six miles northwest of here warriors attacked and killed the detachment. Foster’s grave is three miles west on Cottonwood Butte road. The soldiers’ remains were reinterred at Fort Walla Walla.
County: Idaho
Group Responsible for Placement: State of Idaho
Marker Number: 500
City: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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