Battle of White Bird Canyon 1877
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 June 1877 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1877 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Nez Perce War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.7917, -116.2797 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of White Bird Canyon was fought on June 17, 1877, in Idaho Territory. White Bird Canyon was the opening battle of the Nez Perce War between the Nez Perce Indians and the United States. The battle was a significant defeat of the U.S. Army. It took place in the western part of present-day Idaho County, southwest of the city of Grangeville.
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