California Historical Landmarks in Modoc County

California Historical Landmark 110
Canby's Cross Commemorative Plaque
Highway 139 and County Road 120
Newell
Years 1872-1873

The markers are on State Route 139. The sites are in Lava Beds National Monument. The markers are on State Route 139 in Modoc County.
The sites are in Lava Beds National Monument in Siskiyou County.
17 October 2016

Commmeorative Plaques for Captain Jack's Stronghold and Canby's Cross Commmeorative Plaques for Captain Jack's Stronghold and Canby's Cross
23 September 2006

California Historical Landmark 110: Canby's Cross in Lava Beds National Monument, California 23 September 2006
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Canby's Cross

General E.R.S. Canby was murdered here in April, 1873, while holding a peace parley under [a] flag of truce with Captain Jack and Indian chiefs. Rev. Eleazer Thomas, peace commissioner, was likewise treacherously slain.

Historical Landmark No. 110

Department of Public Works - Division of Highways

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