Lower Salmon River Archeological District
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Lower Salmon River Archeological District | |
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| Nearest city | Winchester, Idaho |
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| Area | 4,818 acres (19.50 km2) |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002170[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 4, 1986 |
The Lower Salmon River Archeological District is a 4,818 acres (19.50 km2) historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It included 213 contributing sites.[1]
The district spans across parts of Idaho County, Lewis County and Nez Perce County counties of Idaho. It extends along 51 miles (82 km) of the lower Salmon River.[2]
Archeological studies were conducted in the area during 1961 to 1964 by the Idaho State College Museum, and by other entities at later dates.[2]
This area includes the Cooper's Ferry site.[3][4]
