Near Lolo in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Pauses and Parleys

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 10, 2018

1. Pauses and Parleys Marker

Inscription. About twenty miles west of here at Lolo Hot Springs, the Nez Perce heard that soldiers were coming, so they moved cautiously and set up camp four miles from here.
Three parleys (meetings) between Nez Perce, soldiers, and citizens were held over the next three days. Neither side found the other's terms acceptable.
They were going to meet again on the fourth day, but by then the Nez Perce found they could end the stalemate. Nez Perce scouts had found a way to pass around the soldiers without further confrontation.
The military demanded the surrender of arm, ammunition and horses; the Nez Perce refused, saying they need these for their trek to the east but that they would pass peacefully.

Erected by U.S. Forest Service, Lolo National Forest.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the The Nez Perce Trail series list.

Location. 46° 44.778′ N, 114° 10.398′ W. Marker is near Lolo, Montana, in Missoula County. Marker can be reached from Lolo Creek Road (U.S. 12) near Sun Ray Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13442 US Highway 12, Lolo MT 59847, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Taking Cover… (here, next to this marker); Outwitted and Outflanked (here, next to this marker); The "Soldiers' Corral" (a few steps from this marker); Fort Fizzle (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark on Lolo Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nez Perce Sikum (approx. 2½ miles away); A Crossroads of Culture (approx. 4 miles away); Following Formation (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lolo.

More about this marker. This marker is located at Fort Fizzle Historic Site Picnic Area.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 10, 2018

2. Pauses and Parleys Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.