Nez Perce War of 1877 - Imnaha, Oregon
N 45° 33.559 W 116° 49.994
11T E 513015 N 5045100
This old historical sign is located in the tiny town of Imnaha, Oregon, near Hells Canyon (Idaho Border). Imnaha has a population of 12 residents. (as of 2003) The sign is located just outside the old Imnaha merchantile (still open for business).
Waymark Code: WM5A77
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2008
Views: 9
coped from the sign:
"The Nez Perce War of 1877. In May, 1877, Chief Joseph gathered his band of Nez Perce indians from their winter villages along the Imnaha. Instead of heading for their customary summering country in the Wallowa Valley, they began their famous fighting retreat from General O. O. Howard. They could not accept his ultimatum to abandon their homes and migrate to Lapwai Indian Reservation in Idaho. Chief Joseph's running fight toward sanctuary in Canada was nearly successful. After 3 months of outsmarting and outfighting his pursuers, chief Joseph was captured within 30 miles of Canada at Bear Paw Battlefield in Montana."
Historic Topic: Native American
Group Responsible for placement: Forest Service
Marker Type: Roadside
Region: Eastern Oregon
County: Wallowa
Web link to additional information: [Web Link]
State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed
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