Clark in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Nez Perce Trail

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2020

1. Nez Perce Trail Marker

Inscription. In 1877, The Nez Perce Indians of Idaho led by Chief Joseph, fled the U.S. Army. They crossed the Clark's River near this point, while trying to outrun the soldiers to Canada.

Erected by Boy Scout Troop 53.

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

Location. 44° 53.626′ N, 109° 6.714′ W. Marker is in Clark, Wyoming, in Park County. It is on State Highway 120 near State Highway 292. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Powell WY 82435, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Bighorn Basin

and in Greater Yellowstone.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Nez Perce Conflict of 1877 (here, next to this marker); Red Lodge Freight Road (approx. 1½ miles away); Bennet Buttes and the Bannock War of 1878

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2020

2. Nez Perce Trail Marker

The marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.