6/12/2002
6/12/2002
6/12/2002
Landmark information
- Location:
Lava Beds National Monument, 0.5 mi E of N entrance, 8.3 mi S of Tule Lake. Plaques located at SE and NW corners of the intersection of Hwy 139 (PM 44) and Co Rd 141, Newell - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
6/12/2002 - Date Most Recently Visited:
6/12/2002 - GPS Coordinates:
Site: N 41 49.094, W 121 32.607
Plaque 1: N 41 52.780, W 121 21.945
Plaque 2: N 41 52.692, W 121 21.779
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Canby's Cross
General E. R. S. Canby was murdered here in April, 1873, while holding a peace parley under flag of truce with Captain Jack and Indian chiefs. Rev. Eleazer Thomas, Peace Commissioner, was likewise treacherously slain.