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

Battle of Canyon Creek

September 13, 1877

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 19, 2018

1. Battle of Canyon Creek Marker

Inscription. In the distance the US Army troops were approaching at a gallop in pursuit of the Nez Perce. After fleeing for 26 miles, the Nez Perce chose this place to make a stand because of the canyon mouth offering natural defenses. Positioned high on the slopes and on top of both buttes, Indian snipers kept the soldiers pinned down while the women, children, and elders escaped up the draw.

The Nez Perce were familiar with this traditional route up to the Buffalo plains. Once again during their three-month-long flight they are able to use knowledge of the terrain and accurate marksmanship to hamper the army’s pursuit. Yet the Nez Perce remained on the run.

Erected by USDI National Park Service.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian.

Location. 45° 46.545′ N, 108° 47.759′ W. Memorial is near 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); Aftermath of the Battle (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. (Submitted on August 2, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.)

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 19, 2018

2. Battle of Canyon Creek Marker

Buttes where the Nez Perce sniped from

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 44 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.