Near Cottonwood in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Nez Perce War - Foster''s Gravesite
On July 3, 1877, 2nd Lt. Sevier M. Rains, civilian scout William Foster, and ten 1st cavalrymen rode from Norton’s ranch (Cottonwood) in search of Nez Perce. Six miles northwest of here warriors attacked and killed the detachment. Foster’s grave is three miles west on Cottonwood Butte road. The soldiers’ remains were reinterred at Fort Walla Walla.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 500.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society, and the The Nez Perce Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1877.
Location. 46° 1.596′ N, 116° 19.668′ W. Marker is near Cottonwood, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Airport Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 95. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cottonwood ID 83522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nez Perce War (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark (a few steps from this marker); Seventeen Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); Gathering at Tipahxlee’whum (Tepahlewam) (approx. 8.8 miles away); Camas Prairie (approx. 10.7 miles away); Tolo, Alab-lemot (approx. 11½ miles away); The Eimers Legacy (approx. 11½ miles away); The Camas Connection (approx. 11½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cottonwood.
More about this marker. Four markers are located at the turnout near the Highway 95 and Airport Road intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.