Chief Joseph Cemetery

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 Land…
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.
  • Location: Wallowa County, Oregon, USA
  • Nearest city: Joseph, Oregon
  • Area: 5 acres (2.0 ha)
  • Built: 1877
  • Designated NHL: May 5, 1985
  • NRHP reference No.: 89001082
  • Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966
Data from: en.wikipedia.org