Canby's Cross
Historic site in Lava Beds National Monument / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canby's Cross is located in Lava Beds National Monument, about 3 miles south of Tule Lake, and 5 miles south-southwest of the town of Tulelake, California. It was erected to commemorate General Canby's death at a peace gathering. General Canby was shot in the face by Captain Jack of the Modoc tribe, who was later hanged for the killing. The cross is registered as a California Historical Landmark.[1]
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Canby's Cross | |
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Location | Lava Beds National Monument |
Coordinates | 41.818767°N 121.543604°W / 41.818767; -121.543604 |
Reference no. | 110[1] |
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The cross reads: Gen Canby USA was murdered here by the Modocs April 11, 1873.
The elevation of Canby's Cross is 4058 ft (1237 m).[2]