Near Fairchild in Spokane County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Battle of Spokane Plains
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colville - Walla Walla Road (approx. 5.8 miles away); Battle of Four Lakes (approx. 6.1 miles away); Camp Washington (approx. 8.3 miles away); Rebecca Jane “Reba” Hurn (approx. 8.4 miles away); Lucy Friedlander Covington (approx. 11 miles away).
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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,800 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.