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The Site Of The Battle Of White Bird Canyon, Nez Perce National Historical Park

A view of the landscape of White Bird Canyon, site of the battle between the Nez Perce Indians and the U.S. Army, Nez Perce National Historical Park
Ken Lund
Monday, September 28, 2020

The Battle of White Bird Canyon was fought on June 17, 1877 in Idaho Territory. White Bird Canyon was the opening battle of the Nez Perce War between the Nez Perce Indians and the United States. The battle was a significant defeat of the U.S. Army. It took place in the western part of present-day Idaho County, southwest of the city of Grangeville.

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