"Only the sounds of the horses..."

"Only the sounds of the horses..." (HM23OZ)

Location: Joseph, OR 97846 Wallowa County
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Country: United States of America
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N 45° 20.544', W 117° 13.44'

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In 1877, the wal'wáama were driven out of the Wallowa Valley, which had been their homeland since time immemorial. Leaving was full of heartbreak and hardship. Over the next 1170 miles they would join with other Nez Perce bands, cross extremely rugged mountain terrain, and battle with the military in their attempt to reach the safety of Canada. Many died. Some reached Canada. Others sought refuge in the Blue Mountians, or were imprisoned in Oklahoma.
Today, their descendants live on the Nez Perce, Colville, and Umatilla reservations, as well as in Canada, and in communities throughout North America. They continue to honor this sacred land full of memories and heritage.

This area marks the beginning of the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail. The Nez Perce Trail is part of our shared history to be preserved and protected by all.
"I was a small girl then, and I didn't understand... I remember being so worried, because I had a new pair of moccasins, and I didn't want to ruin them crossing the river."
The moccasin story was told to Horace Axtell by his grandmother, who was a girl of six when she made the trip. She had recalled how quiet everyone was. "The only sounds were those of the horses and cattle as we left."
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HM NumberHM23OZ
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Placed ByOregon State Parks, U.S. Forest Service and Nez Perce Reservation
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, December 11th, 2017 at 7:03pm PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)11T E 482450 N 5021012
Decimal Degrees45.34240000, -117.22400000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 45° 20.544', W 117° 13.44'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds45° 20' 32.64" N, 117° 13' 26.4" W
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Area Code(s)541
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 59950 Wallowa Lake Hwy, Joseph OR 97846, US
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