Laurel in Yellowstone County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Aftermath of the Battle

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 19, 2018

1. Aftermath of the Battle Marker

Inscription. As soldiers and warriors exchanged fire here at the Canyon mouth, most of the Nez Perce were escaping up a side canyon to the plateau above. The US Army incurred too many casualties to pursue. At the base of the butte near the cottonwoods they established a field hospital to care for the wounded.

Although the Nez Perce blunted the armies attack here, this proved to be a costly victory. In the country ahead, the Crow people declined to help the Nez Perce and stole their horses. This further slowed the Nez Perce. With Canada so close but more of the military joining the pursuit, the Nez Perce could not afford to lose time.

Erected by USDI National Park Service.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1877.

Location. 45° 46.548′ N, 108° 47.761′ W. Memorial is in Laurel, Montana, in Yellowstone County. It is at the intersection of Lipp Road and Buffalo Trail Road, on the right when traveling north on Lipp Road. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Laurel MT 59044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this memorial is in Yellowstone Country

and in Greater Billings.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nez Perce National Historical Park (here, next to this marker); Battle of Canyon Creek (here, next to this marker); Canyon Creek Battle (a few steps from this marker); Abraham and Carrie Erb Residence (approx. 7.4 miles away); North School's Bell (approx. 7½ miles away); The Yellowstone Trail (approx. 7½ miles away); Lewis & Clark expedition July 24, 1806 (approx. 7½ miles away); The Battle at Canyon Creek (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.

Also see . . . Visit Canyon Creek. National Park Service Nez Perce National Historical Park website entry (Submitted on August 2, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.)

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 19, 2018

2. Aftermath of the Battle Marker

Gazebo at the site

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.