Near Fairchild in Spokane County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Battle of Spokane Plains
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, August 30, 2025
1. The Battle of Spokane Plains Marker
September 5, 1858
in which U.S. troops under command of
Col. George Wright
defeated the allied — Coeur d'Alene
Palouse, and Spokane Indians
Erected by Washington State Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1860.
Location. 47° 38.591′ N, 117° 38.881′ W. Marker is near Fairchild, Washington, in Spokane County. It is on South Dover Road near U.S. 2, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medical Lake WA 99022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Spokane. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Patriot Tree Dedication (approx. 4.8 miles away); Captain Donovan "Don" Keith Walters (approx. 4.9 miles away); Captain Donovan "Don" Keith Donovan (approx. 4.9 miles away); Colville - Walla Walla Road (approx. 5.8 miles away); Battle of Four Lakes (approx. 6.1 miles away); Anna Mae Ericksen
this page online
Also see . . . Four Lakes and Spokane Plains Battles. A brief, but detailed history of the Battle of Spokane Plains. (Submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, August 30, 2025
2. The Battle of Spokane Plains Marker
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, August 30, 2025
3. The Battle of Spokane Plains Marker
August 1, 2004
4. The Battle of Spokane Plains Marker
August 1, 2004
5. The Battle of Spokane Plains Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,379 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
