Nez Perce Indian Reservation (Idaho)

The Nez Perce Indian Reservation is located in central Idaho, along the Clearwater River. Several small towns are on the reservation, including Ahsahka, Craigmont, Culdesac, Ferdinand, Kamiah, Lapwai, Orofino, Spalding, Stites, and Winchester.


 * Established -- 1863
 * Agency (BIA) -- Northern Idaho Agency
 * Principal tribe -- Nez Perce (also known as the Nimi'ipuu)
 * Population --

History
When the reservation was originally formed in 1855, it took in parts of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Records
Many of the records of individual Indians living on the Nez Perce Reservation were kept by the Nez Perce Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Others are kept by the Tribal Office.