| 词条 | Canby's Cross |
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| name = Canby's Cross | image = Canbys cross closeup.JPG | caption = Reproduction of Canby's Cross located in Lava Beds National Monument. The writing on the cross reads, "Gen Canby USA was murdered here by the Modocs April 11, 1873" | coordinates = {{coord|41.818767|-121.543604|type:city_region:US|display=inline,title}} | location = Lava Beds National Monument | designation1 = California | designation1_number = 110[1] }}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] 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] References1. ^1 {{cite ohp|110|Canby's Cross|2012-10-14}} 2. ^{{cite gnis |id=257930 |name=Canby Cross}} External links{{Commons Category}}{{California-struct-stub}} 1 : Modoc War |
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