City of Nespelem

 
Date Visited:   Saturday, August 23, 2003
City Visited #:   354
County:   Okanogan
Visited With:   Michelle & Denny
City Name History:   The Native-American name Nespilim, meaning "flat land", was used by the natives to refer to the tribe, river, and valley. Near the town on the Colville Indian Reservation is the grave of Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce in the war of 1877.
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