Last updated: September 20, 2020
Place
White Bird Battlefield Overlook
Quick Facts
Location:
45.801923, -116.287162
Significance:
Overlook of the site of the first battle of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877
White Bird Battlefield is the largest park-owned site. The first battle of the 1877 Nez Perce War was fought here and prior to the war, a Nez Perce village was located along White Bird Creek.
Most of the formal interpretation at this site occurs at this large pullout area on US Route 95 above the battlefield. An interpretive shelter there overlooks the battlefield. In the shelter, a series of wayside exhibit panels discuss the events leading to the battle, provide a summary of the battle's action, present the Nez Perce and Army perspective on the battle, and discuss the aftermath of the battle.
Most of the formal interpretation at this site occurs at this large pullout area on US Route 95 above the battlefield. An interpretive shelter there overlooks the battlefield. In the shelter, a series of wayside exhibit panels discuss the events leading to the battle, provide a summary of the battle's action, present the Nez Perce and Army perspective on the battle, and discuss the aftermath of the battle.