Weippe, Idaho, on Idaho State Highway 11

It was here the U.S. Army came upon Chief Red Heart's (Temme Ilpilp) band. One of General Howard's Nez Perce scouts came riding in and told them, "It will be best to come on yuor own reservation. There you will be safe." Most ofhtem answered, "We will go."

There were about 20 men, women, and a few children returning from Montana. They had no joined the bans on the flight, but had only met and bid them farewell. They were marched 60 miles on foot in irons in the heat of July to Lapwai, then later sent by boat from Lewiston, Idaho, to Fort Vancouver, Washington, where they remained prisoners until April 1878.

Credits and Sources:

NPNHT Auto Tour Guide 2