National Battlefield · Montana, United States
Big Hole National Battlefield
Big Hole National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Montana, United States, covering 970 acres (392 ha).
National Battlefield · Montana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Montana, United States |
| Area | 970 acres (392 ha) |
| Coordinates | 45.6375° N, 113.6440° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Big Hole National Battlefield
Big Hole National Battlefield preserves a battlefield in the western United States, located in Beaverhead County, Montana. In 1877, the Nez Perce fought a delaying action against the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Regiment here on August 9 and 10, during their failed attempt to escape to Canada. This action, the Battle of the Big Hole, was the largest battle fought between the Nez Perce and U.S. government forces in the five-month conflict known as the Nez Perce War.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Lemhi County Airport (SMN) · Salmon, United States · 37.4 miles away
- Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) · Butte, United States · 59.4 miles away
- Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) · Missoula, United States · 90.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Hole National Battlefield?
Big Hole National Battlefield is in Montana, United States (45.6375° N, 113.6440° W).
How big is Big Hole National Battlefield?
Big Hole National Battlefield covers 970 acres (392 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Hole_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/biho/ — Official park page.