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Big Hole National Battlefield

National Battlefield on North Fork Big Hole River, Ruby Creek in Bitterroot Range, Rocky Mountains near Wisdom, MT

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National Battlefields are sensitive in nature and deserve the utmost respect. Please help preserve the area for future generations.

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Big Hole National Battlefield preserves a Nez Perce War battlefield located in Montana, United States. The Nez Percé fought a delaying action against the 7th Infantry Regiment (United States) here on August 9 and 10, 1877, during their failed attempt to escape to Canada. This action, the Battle of the Big Hole, was the largest battle fought between the Nez Percé and U.S. Government forces in the five-month conflict known as the Nez Perce War. In 1992 the park was made a part of Nez Perce National Historical Park, which consists of 38 separate locations in five different states, following the flight of the Nez Percé tribe from the U.S. Cavalry. Big Hole National Battlefield is located on 1,010.61 acres (409 ha) (including 355 acres/144 ha privately held), 10 miles (16 km) west of Wisdom,…

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North Fork Big Hole River

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Ruby Creek

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