Bear River Battleground
Also known as Bear River Massacre; Massacre at Boa Ogoi; Battle of Bear Rive
About Bear River Battleground
Bear River Battleground was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 14, 1973: the first place in Preston to be listed. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Jun 21, 1990, one of 11 in Idaho. Only 27 of Idaho’s 1,061 listings are older. The Register lists it for its native american and military, at the state level. The listing covers 1,691 acres.
What it isArchaeological site in Idaho, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗1973 to today
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1990Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Finding Bear River Battleground
Northwest of Preston off U.S. 91, in Preston, ID
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Bear River Battleground
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bear River Battleground
Is Bear River Battleground on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 14, 1973 (Register number 73000685).
Is Bear River Battleground a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jun 21, 1990. Idaho has 11 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Bear River Battleground?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Bear River Battleground?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84249894 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.