Steptoe Battlefield State Park

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Steptoe Battlefield State Park in Whitman County, Washington is one of the Washington State Parks.[1] It consists of 4 acres (1.6 ha) in Rosalia at the site of a running battle (the Battle of Pine Creek) between American soldiers under the command of Lt. Col. Edward Steptoe and a large band of Spokane, Palouse, Coeur d'Alene Native Americans. Activities include wildlife viewing.[2]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Steptoe Memorial State Park". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-12-10. 
  2. ^ "Complete information for Steptoe Battlefield State Park". Washington State Parks. 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-10. 

Coordinates: 47°13′43″N 117°21′55″W / 47.228505°N 117.365189°W / 47.228505; -117.365189


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