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Big Hole National Battlefield

National Battlefield Montana

On August 9, 1877, gun shots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nimí·pu· (Nez Perce). By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 nimí·pu· were dead, along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Wisdom has a humid continental climate.

Address

16425 Highway 43 West, Wisdom, MT 59761

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