Chief Joseph Grave - Nez Perce National Historic Trail - Auto Tours (sitios de interés)

Chief Joseph's Grave

Grave Marker

This is a national historic landmark and sacred site dedicated to Tuekakas, Old Chief Joseph. He is referred to as Old Joseph to distinguish him from his son, Chief Joseph (Hinmatooyalahtqit.) As a young man, Tuekakas converted to Christianity. Old Joseph signed the treaty of 1855, which set aside 7 million acres for the Nez Perce Reservation. Eight years later, he refused to sign a new treaty that relinquished more than 6 million acres.

This is where I live and there is where I want to leave my body.–Old Joseph (Tuekakas)