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CHL No. 9 Captain Jack's Stronghold - Siskiyou

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NO. 9 CAPTAIN JACK'S STRONGHOLD - 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.

Location

Site in Lava Beds National Monument, 8.3 mi S of Tule Lake. TWO Plaques on Hwy 139 and County Rd 120
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Notes

There are TWO markers for this site (and there are TWO for Canby's Cross.) The FIRST Set of Markers is on the Northeast side of Hwy 139 (41.8782166666667, -121.363044444444). The Second Set of Markers is on the Southwest side of Hwy 139 (41.8796972222222, -121.365744444444).

NO. 9 CAPTAIN JACK'S STRONGHOLD - First Set of Markers