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.
Aftermath of the Battle. . 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.
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. Marker is in Laurel, Montana, in Yellowstone County. Memorial is at the intersection of Lipp Road and Buffalo Trail Road, on the right when traveling north on Lipp Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurel MT 59044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Visit Canyon Creek. (Submitted on August 2, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, 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 August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
