Nez Perce Traditional Site at Wallowa Lake Joseph, Oregon

This site, commanding an excellent view of a high, glaciated lake and mountain country, preserves a traditional Nez Perce ancestral campground associated with religious and cultural values that have persisted for more than the century that has elapsed since the band of nontreaty Nez Perce led by Young Chief Joseph was driven out.

The Old Chief Joseph Gravesite and Cemetery in Joseph, Oregon *Visitor7*

Location map of Nez Perce Traditional Site at Wallowa Lake, Joseph, Oregon. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Nez Perce Traditional Site at Wallowa Lake, Joseph, Oregon. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID: 316886
National Register ID: 89001082 view NRHP data
Article Title: Nez Perce Traditional Site at Wallowa Lake
Coordinates: 45.3366860° N, 117.2235500° W map · aerial
Location: Joseph
Wallowa County
Oregon
USA
Street Address: SR 82 S of Joseph
Postcode: 97846

Page Info

Place ID: 316886
Title: Nez Perce Traditional Site at Wallowa Lake, Joseph, Oregon
Date Added: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: May 6, 2022
URL: gohistoric.com/places/316886-nez-perce-traditional-site-wallowa-lake-joseph
Short URL: gohist.co/pl/316886