Near Lolo in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Outwitted and Outflanked
A screen of warriors appeared along the crest of the ridge north of you and taunted the soldiers below. The Nez Perce were now out-of-range and out-of-reach.
After descending from the mountains east of here, the Nez Perce passed peacefully through three separate ranks of volunteers and soldiers, some in route to, and others leaving, Fort Fizzle. The Nez Perce then turned south and began a leisurely trek along the west bank of the Bitterroot River.
Erected by U.S. Forest Service, Lolo National Forest.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the The Nez Perce Trail series list.
Location. 46° 44.778′ N, 114° 10.392′ W. Marker is near Lolo, Montana, in Missoula County. Marker can be reached from Lolo Creek Road (U.S. 12) near Sun Ray Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13442 US Highway 12, Lolo MT 59847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pauses and Parleys (here, next to this marker); Taking Cover… (a few steps from this marker); The "Soldiers' Corral" (a few steps from this marker); Fort Fizzle (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark on Lolo Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nez Perce Sikum (approx. 2˝ miles away); A Crossroads of Culture (approx. 4 miles away); Following Formation (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lolo.
More about this marker. This marker is located at Fort Fizzle Historic Site Picnic Area.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.