Nez Perce National Historical Park

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Nez Perce National Historical Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Bear Paw Battlefield.jpg
Bear Paw Battlefield
Map showing the location of Nez Perce National Historical Park
Location Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, USA
Nearest city Lewiston, Idaho
Coordinates 46°8′31″N 116°21′34″W / 46.14194°N 116.35944°W / 46.14194; -116.35944Coordinates: 46°8′31″N 116°21′34″W / 46.14194°N 116.35944°W / 46.14194; -116.35944
Area 4,561 acres (1,846 ha)[1]
Established May 15, 1965 (1965-May-15)
Visitors 286,259 (in 2011)[2]
Governing body National Park Service
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The Nez Perce National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park comprising 38 sites located throughout the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington which are the traditional aboriginal lands of the Nez Perce. The sites commemorate the history, culture, and stories of the people. The park's headquarters are located in Lapwai, Idaho.

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  1. ^ "Listing of acreage as of December 31, 2011". Land Resource Division, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-12-14. 
  2. ^ "NPS Annual Recreation Visits Report". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-12-14. 

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