Philipsburg in Granite County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Jones' Run For Life
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 23, 2011
1. Jones' Run For Life Marker
Inscription.
Jones' Run For Life. . In July 1878, a band of Nez Perce Indians returning south from Canada after eluding U.S. Cavalry, crossed what is now Granite County. While passing through they attacked a small mining camp located on a tributary of Rock Creek at McKay Gulch. Three miners were killed. A fourth miner, James Jones, escaped in a hail of gunfire. Although wounded, Jones managed to out-maneuver his pursuers by climbing Mt. Emerine. He then struggled cross-country 25 miles back to Philipsburg to alert the town about the Indian danger. From that day forward Jones was known as “Nez Perce” Jones. He died in 1926 at the age of 82. , Sculptor: Benge Elliott, San Marcos, Texas , Donated by Granite County Historical Society
In July 1878, a band of Nez Perce Indians returning south from Canada after eluding U.S. Cavalry, crossed what is now Granite County. While passing through they attacked a small mining camp located on a tributary of Rock Creek at McKay Gulch. Three miners were killed. A fourth miner, James Jones, escaped in a hail of gunfire. Although wounded, Jones managed to out-maneuver his pursuers by climbing Mt. Emerine. He then struggled cross-country 25 miles back to Philipsburg to alert the town about the Indian danger. From that day forward Jones was known as “Nez Perce” Jones. He died in 1926 at the age of 82.
Sculptor: Benge Elliott, San Marcos, Texas Donated by Granite County Historical Society
Erected by Granite County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1878.
Location. 46° 19.925′ N, 113° 17.659′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Montana, in Granite County. Marker is at the intersection of East Broadway Street and South Sansome Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 South Sansome Street, Philipsburg MT 59858, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Also see . . . Philipsburg, Montana. (Submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 23, 2011
2. Jones' Run For Life Marker
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 23, 2011
3. Jones' Run For Life Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
