National Register of Historic Places
Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake
Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake is a historic place in Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89001082.
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Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake
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What is Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake?
The Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, also known as Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake, Chief Joseph Cemetery and Joseph National Indian Cemetery is a Native American cemetery near Joseph, Oregon. The area was also a traditional campsite of the Nez Perce and may be archaeologically significant. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1985, listed as Wallowa Lake Site. It is a component of the Nez Perce National Historical Park.
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Listing details
- Name
- Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake
- City
- Joseph
- County
- Wallowa County
- State
- Oregon
- Listed on the National Register
- May 5, 1989
- NRIS reference number
- 89001082
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 45.33669, -117.22307
When was Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake listed on the National Register?
Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1989.
Where is Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake located?
Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake is located in Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon at approximately 45.33669, -117.22307. See the map above.
Is Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nez Perce Traditional Site, Wallowa Lake is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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