Chief Joseph

historic site

Material
stone
Inscription
Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce people crossed the Musselshell River in Ryegate, Montana on September 17, 1877. They were on their way to Canada after being forced from their homeland in Idaho by the U.S. government
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:2118:5019:30
June solstice05:2620:2721:13
September equinox07:0518:3719:16
December solstice07:5815:4316:34

Local time (America/Denver).

46.29712, -109.24835

Elevation 1,108 m (modelled from terrain)

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