Watson's Store

Watson's Store (HM2ADE)

Location: Lapwai, ID 83540 Nez Perce County
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Country: United States of America
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N 46° 26.809', W 116° 49.037'

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Watson's store was typical of country stores that served small communities on the Nez Perce reservation in the early 1900s. The inventory included groceries and hardware, yet Watson's also had stocks of beads for decorative work and canvas for tipis specifically for Nez Perce customers. The Watsons adapted their business practices to meet the needs of their clientele, often accepting barter rather than cash to pay for goods.
Many of the town's buildings are now gone, but the store is a reminder that the Watsons were once a prominent part of a thriving community. Because it is near the main road, the store also served travelers visiting the Spalding state park or driving between Lewiston and Lapwai.
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HM NumberHM2ADE
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Placed ByNez Perce National Historical Park
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 at 4:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)11T E 514033 N 5143710
Decimal Degrees46.44681667, -116.81728333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 46° 26.809', W 116° 49.037'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds46° 26' 48.54" N, 116° 49' 2.2199999999999" W
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Area Code(s)208
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 23800 Watson Store Rd, Lapwai ID 83540, US
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