Canby's Cross, Memorial cross in Lava Beds National Monument, California, US.
The stone cross stands at an elevation of 4,058 feet, marking the location where General Canby met his end during peace negotiations.
In April 1873, General Edward Canby and Reverend Thomas lost their lives at this site while attempting negotiations with Modoc tribal leaders.
The memorial represents the complex relations between United States military forces and Native American tribes during nineteenth-century territorial conflicts.
Visitors can find the cross two miles east of Hill Road within Lava Beds National Monument, with interpretive plaques providing historical context.
The inscription on the memorial states 'Gen Canby USA was murdered here by the Modocs April 11, 1873' in direct reference to the event.
Location: Siskiyou County
GPS coordinates: 41.81880,-121.54400
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:25
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