Near Newell in Modoc County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Captain Jack’s Stronghold

← 11 Miles

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 10, 2008

1. Captain Jack's Stronghold Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected by Department of Public Works - Division of Highways. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Landmarks • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1873.

Location. 41° 52.777′ N, 121° 21.943′ W. Marker is near Newell, California, in Modoc County. It is on State Highway 139, 0.2 miles south of Glendale Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tulelake CA 96134, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Modoc Plateau

and in the Shasta Cascade.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Canby’s Cross (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Dry Lake Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Warm Springs Indians (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tule Lake Segregation Center (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tule Lake

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Petroglyph Point (approx. 2.8 miles away); Raptors - Birds of Prey (approx. 2.8 miles away); Burnett Cutoff - Muddy Waters (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newell.

Regarding Captain Jack’s Stronghold. The actual site is located 11 miles west within the boundries of The Lava Beds National Monument.

Also see . . . Toby Riddle - A Female Modoc Hero. By researching a Modoc basket, a History Detectives PBS presentation details her involvement in the Modoc War and her association with Captain Jack and General Canby. Scroll down to the Modoc Basket article and video. (Submitted on September 7, 2011.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 10, 2008

2. Captain Jack's Stronghold Marker

The base holding both the Captain Jack's Stronghold plaque and the Canby's Cross plaque

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2015

3. Captain Jack’s Stronghold Marker

A duplicate set of the Captain Jack's Stronghold and Canby's Cross markers is located on the west side of Highway 139, north of the County Road 122 intersection.

Captain Jack's Stronghold Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 10, 2008

4. Captain Jack's Stronghold Site

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 10, 2008

5. Captain Jack's Stronghold Site

Captain Jack’s Stronghold State Historical Landmark Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 10, 2008

6. Captain Jack’s Stronghold State Historical Landmark Directional Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2008. This page has been viewed 3,317 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2020. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on August 29, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.