Steptoe Battlefield State Park
| Steptoe Battlefield State Park | |
| Washington State Park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whitman |
| Town | Rosalia |
| Elevation | 2,365 ft (721 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 47°13′43″N 117°21′55″W / 47.22861°N 117.36528°WCoordinates: 47°13′43″N 117°21′55″W / 47.22861°N 117.36528°W [1] |
| Area | 4 acres (2 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
  Location in the state of Washington | |
| Website: Steptoe Battlefield State Park | |
Steptoe Battlefield State Park is a 4-acre (1.6 ha) Washington state park in Rosalia, Whitman County. The park preserves 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, and Coeur d'Alene Native Americans. The park offers interpretive signage and wildlife viewing.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Steptoe Memorial State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Steptoe Battlefield State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
External links
- Steptoe Battlefield State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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