Nez Perce Village
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BruceS
N 46° 26.500 W 116° 53.572
11T E 508229 N 5143127
Historical marker commemorating the location of a former Nez Perce village in the area of the marker.
Waymark Code: WM25D4
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2007
Views: 42
Nez Perce Village
This important archaeological site -- occupied for 10,000 years or more --
has at least 10 pit houses as much as 5000 years old.
Two styles of houses were used. Some were fairly square with interior benches
dug out for use by a family or two. Others were round -- 20 to 30 feet
wide and two to three feet deep -- but lacked benches. This village reach
its height from about 4100 to 2600 years ago, but remained important enough that
when fur traders arrived in 1812, they made this their main camp. ~ text of
marker #332
Marker Name: Nez Perce Village
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Nez Perce
Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho Historical Society
Marker Number: 332
Marker Text: Not listed
City: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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