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Chief Garry

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This marker tells a sad story of how Chief Garry was treated late in his life. (Mike Prager)

Last dwelling

Chief Spokan Garry was born in 1811 and educated at a fur trading center in Canada. He returned to his tribe and operated a school at what is now Drumheller Springs Park, the next stop on this tour. He became a victim of theft and was burned off his land, dying at his last dwelling in the Indian Canyon area near a marker along a trail west of downtown, according to this marker.

Source: Indian Canyon park marker

Map Link: 4900 W. Indian Canyon Drive, Spokane, WA

Next Stop: Chief Spokan Garry School