Chief Joseph Battleground of the Bear's Paw
Chinook, Montana • Blaine County
Chinook, Montana • Blaine County
The Chief Joseph Battleground of the Bear's Paw is the site where Chief Joseph and his Nez Perce warriors made their last stand in 1877. This rugged landscape witnessed a pivotal event in Native American history. It is the location where the Nez Perce were finally surrounded and surrendered after a remarkable flight across the American West.
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237 Pennsylvania St., Chinook, Montana
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239-225 Indiana St., Chinook, Montana
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201 Pennsylvania St., Chinook, Montana
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