Captain Jack’s Stronghold

* <— 11 Miles *

From this fortress Captain Jack and his Indian forces successfully resisted capture by U.S. Army troops from December 1, 1872 to April 18, 1873. Other nearby landmarks of the Modoc Indian War are Canby's Cross, No.110 and Guillam's Graveyard, No.13

Historical Landmark No.9

Marker is on Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway (State Highway 139), on the right when traveling north.

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