CHIEF JOSEPH DIES ON COLVILLE RESERVATION
Colville Reservation (JFK+50) On September 21, 1904, Chief Joseph*, the Nez Perce chief who once led his people in an attempt to escape the United States Army and the reservation, died here at the Colville Reservation in Washington State. Chief Joseph was 64 years old.
The Nez Perce traveled 1170 miles in 3 months before they were cut off in their attempt to reach Canada by a U.S. Army force led by Col. Nelson Miles. On the day of his surrender, October 5, 1877, Chief Joseph said...
"I am tired of fighting. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more, forever."
*Chief Joseph, a.k.a. Hinmatoowyalahtqit (1840-1904) was born in the Wallow Valley of Oregon. His name translates into "Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain." Joseph succeeded his father as Chief in 1871.
Colville Reservation (JFK+50) On September 21, 1904, Chief Joseph*, the Nez Perce chief who once led his people in an attempt to escape the United States Army and the reservation, died here at the Colville Reservation in Washington State. Chief Joseph was 64 years old.
The Nez Perce traveled 1170 miles in 3 months before they were cut off in their attempt to reach Canada by a U.S. Army force led by Col. Nelson Miles. On the day of his surrender, October 5, 1877, Chief Joseph said...
"I am tired of fighting. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more, forever."
*Chief Joseph, a.k.a. Hinmatoowyalahtqit (1840-1904) was born in the Wallow Valley of Oregon. His name translates into "Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain." Joseph succeeded his father as Chief in 1871.
Chief Joseph (1877)
Photo by O.S. Goff
