| Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site | |
| Oregon State Heritage Site | |
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Knight's Pond at Iwetemlaykin
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| Name origin: Nez Perce for "at the edge of the lake" | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Oregon |
| District | Wallowa County |
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| Area | 62 acres (25 ha) |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Management | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
| For public | Yes |
| Visitation | Year-round |
| Easiest access | Oregon routes 82 and 351 |
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Location of Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site in Oregon
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| Website: Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site | |
Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site, a public park in the U.S. state of Oregon, is on the south edge of Joseph, along Oregon Route 351. Its name comes from the Nez Perce place name, Iwetemlaykin (pronounced ee-weh-TEMM-lye-kinn), which means "at the edge of the lake". The park, near Wallowa Lake, is adjacent to a Nez Perce National Historical Park, the site of the Old Chief Joseph grave and cemetery.[1]
Established in 2009, the park lies on 62 acres (25 ha) of land in an area that was once part of the homeland of the Nez Perce. Park amenities include a walking trail, Knight's pond, wildlife watching, native plants, views of the Wallowa Mountains, parking, and a restroom.[1]