In these caves and crevasses, which the army called the stronghold, the 160odd indians, led by captain jack, fought five battles and. Story, and quotations from the history of captain jack, a modoc indian who. Oct 12, 2010 from december of 1872 into may of 1873 a band of fewer than 60 modoc indian warriors held off a us army force of over 600 in the lava beds of northern california. Still, i can give the real history so that people dont have to rely on the rewritten version. Captain jack murdered canby, and other modoc killed one of his companions. Battles at captain jacks stronghold lava beds national. Albert britt summarized the negotiation in his book, great indian chiefs. There is also a great map available at the visitor center that shows where all the battles took place and includes information about them.
At captain jack s stronghold approximately 70 modoc men held out for 512 months against a much larger body of u. Nathaniel wright video 1 singing to modoc ancestors at captain jacks stronghold. On october 3, 1873, captain jack was hanged for the murder of general canby. Captain jacks stronghold, named for modoc chief captain jack kintpuash in modoc, is a part of lava beds national monument. Captain jack s stronghold is marked along the trail with points of significance. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast backstage opera for iphoneipod pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges. Published on apr 21, 2017 secret passages during the modoc war of 18721873, a small band of modoc indians used an intimate knowledge of their homelands terrain to their tactical advantage. Glad i came for a visit and very happy it was empty of people. The history of sometimes the little guy wins history and. We have a limited menu at this time call for our specials of the day 5306645566 home about us menu specials encore catering captain jack s stronghold. The history relates to those that lived in this area, mainly the native american population and their interactions with the settlers. Pick up a brochure at the parking lot then find the numbered posts and read the narrative in the brochure that goes with them. Captain jacks cave at captain jacks stronghold in lava beds nm750px.
It was fascinating to walk through here and read information from the book on the battles. Captain jacks stronghold, lava beds national monument. Captain jack was later captured after being betrayed, and was hung. The first battle of the stronghold january 17, 1873 was the second battle in the modoc war of 18721873. Captain jacks stronghold lava beds national monument u.
Captain jacks stronghold a native american archaeological and historical site in lava beds national monument, northeastern california. Kintpuash, son of a modoc chief, was commonly known as captain. Sep 09, 2011 located in huntingdon county, jack s narrows is the name of a glen in jack s mountain that runs over two miles long between the towns of mt union and mapleton, pennsylvania. Army that california has ever seen captain jacks stronghold. The battle was fought between the united states army under lieutenant colonel frank wheaton and a band of the native american modoc tribe from oregon and california, led by captain jack kintpuash in modoc. The american war against the modoc people of northern california and southern oregon, fought in 186972, has long been overshadowed by other campaigns in the indian wars. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. This, the fourth battle of the modoc war after the battle at the lost river, and two battles at captain jacks stronghold was actually fought between a u. Along the shores of tule lake in northern california, in the fall of 1872 three small bands of modoc indians joined forces to hold off more than a thousand united states soldiers and settlers trying to dislodge them from their ancient refuge in the lava beds. Captain jack s stronghold restaurant 45650 state highway 9 unit a, tulelake, california 964 rated 4.
Troops left fort klamath for captain jacks stronghold, beginning the first. Captain jack ca 18371873 was a major figure in the modoc war of 18721873. The stronghold can be accessed from the perez turnoff, off highway 9 between tulelake and canby, california. Major dan, author at history and headlines page 375 of 439. Wandering update 20141108 captain jack s stronghold. Factchecking hacksaw ridge confirmed that he refused to carry a weapon because of his personal and religious beliefs as a seventhday adventist, which is part of the protestant sect of christianity. This is a category about a place or building that is listed on the national register of historic places in the united states of america. In 1872, the army set out again to recapture jacks tribe, but during surrender negotiations, a fight broke out and the modoc were able to escape to a natural stronghold encased in lava beds and. The story of the hostilities and their principal players is worthy of. California and the indian wars the modoc war, 18721873 by warren a. Full text of the indian history of the modoc war, and the. At captain jacks stronghold, captain jack and his band of modoc indians held off the us army for nearly five months in 1873. Kintpuash, son of a modoc chief, was commonly known as captain jack because of his penchant for wearing a blue military jacket with brass buttons. Protesting unsuitable conditions on the klamath reservation, he led a band of about 50 warriors, resisting forced removal by u.
By major dan on january 17, 2015 january 17, lil history chips, military a brief history on january 17, 1873, despite fielding only 53 warriors, the native american modoc tribe, led by captain jack, defeated 104 california and oregon volunteers and 225 u. Army troops from december 1, 1872 to april 18, 1873. Jack s mountain itself soars to 2,321 feet and creates a narrow gorge funneling the juniata river, us highway rt 22, and the former pennsylvania railroad middle division. Lava beds national monument is a popular location for caving in northern california, but it also holds a lot of historical significance too, mainly related to the native american population and their interactions with the settlers in the area. The first attack on the stronghold, on january 17, 1873, was made by 300 troops. After the battle, captain jack led his band into what is now known as the lava beds national monument captain jacks stronghold a natural maze of caves and trenches worn into the lava bed. The united states army was attempting to remove the modoc from the natural fortress captain jack. Captain jacks stronghold historic trail paperback january 1, 1995 by lava beds natural history association author. The story of the hostilities and their principal players is worthy of shakespeare, and though delmer davies made one ok western about the war in the 1950s drumbeat, with charles bronson as captain jack, it blows my mind that the modoc war has not been turned into a film, or. A brief history on january 17, 1873, despite fielding only 53 warriors, the native american modoc tribe, led by captain jack, defeated 104 california and oregon volunteers and 225 u. Among the bones, rags, and wickiups there was little of the loot of war that appealed to the collector instinct among soldiers. Captain jack s stronghold historic trail lava beds natural history association on.
The modoc braves were very successful in defending this stronghold and the army was losing dozens of soldiers during fights to evict the band from this natural indian fort. May 03, 20 at captain jack s stronghold approximately 70 modoc men held out for 512 months against a much larger body of u. The first, attack on the stronghold, on january 17, 1873, was made by 300 troops. Theres a great deal that can be said, and has been said, on this war and on captain jack. Here, in 187273, the modoc indians established a stronghold wherein they held out against the u. It was honest as it explored the faults on both sides, white and indian.
A more or less lighthearted romp through the afterlife, with apologies to various works of actual literature. Waters 308 moore street, santa cruz, california 95060 map by david kimbrough and aaron c. However, it was complicated by the appearance of the ghost dance religion, which it was believed protected the. Captain jack s stronghold historical landmark description. The killings resulted in the us government sending in over 1,000 reinforcement troops, and the soldiers attacked captain jack s stronghold with superior forces and successfully evicted the modocs from their safe haven. Captain jacks stronghold, lava beds national monument sierra. Captain jacks stronghold lava beds national monument. This conflict resulted from forces common to all indian wars. Join facebook to connect with mike n karen noland and others you may know. The battle was fought between the united states army under lieutenant colonel frank wheaton and a band of the native american modoc tribe from oregon and california, led by captain jack. He led a band from the klamath reservation to return to their lands in california, where they resisted return.
The stronghold can be accessed from the perez turnoff, off highway 9 between tule lake and canby, california during the modoc war, captain jack s band settled here following the battle of lost river, and held off a united states army force outnumbering them by as much as 10 to 1 for. Captain jack s stronghold a native american archaeological and historical site in lava beds national monument, northeastern california. It makes a perfect book for reading aloud, and is truly geared to a very young age group to whom one would read. For more on captain jacks historical battle, scroll down to the end of the article. Buffalo jumping sequence based on clips from in the west, a tnt miniseries. The place is powerful and profound, alive with ghosts, and i was not surprised to hear from our guide that remnants of the modoc return here every summer for vision quests. Captain jacks stronghold in lava beds national monument. Captain jack and 50 men also wives and children defended themselves against an army 20 times their strength. Within the collection of books and stories, one can piece together a fair depiction of the war, how it came about, and who captain jack was. Captain jack s stronghold, named for modoc chief captain jack, is a part of lava beds national monument. They meet in a clash of swords, drenched in the moonlight of britain s rugged eastern coast.
The modoc resisted relocation and war eventually broke out, but the odds were against them from the start, said cheewa james, author of the 2008 book, modoc. One of side effects of the scandal currently engulfing the swp is that it seems to have stimulated a rash of debates about the nature and relevance of leninism. Historic sites captain jacks stronghold national park service. Captain jack s stand at the lava beds came at the peak of what history refers to as the modoc war. The boys long to hear captain jack s stories at the end of the day over an order of pizza. The history relates to those that lived in this area, mainly the native american population. Buddy passed away some years ago, so much of the truth will likely be buried forever with him.
From this fortress, captain jack and his indian forces successfully resisted capture by u. Nickerstickers, inc, captain jack s stronghold restaurant, nifty, dutchsinse, the western wall heritage foundation. Apply for an entrance fee waiver lava beds collects a park entrance fee, but education groups may apply to have that fee waived. Plan your field trip lava beds national monument u. Luckily, sam and his friends tony and tyler are in a position to help out. Captain jack s stronghold historic trail lava beds national monument lava beds natural history association on. The captain jacks stronghold trail offers two short, selfguided interpretive trails. Captain jack, modoc indian warrior battle of lost river. The modocs regrouped the next day in the lava beds at a location that came to be known as captain jack s stronghold. Some of the accounts are disparaging towards both sides. One of the primary historical points of interest is the captain jack s stronghold area, and here is all the information if you want to. Wikimedia commons this is captain jack s cave at the stronghold in the lava beds.
Army hanged modoc indian chief captain jack kintpuash for the murders of general edward canby and reverend eleazar thomas, both leaders of a federal peace commission. The park service labels this site the thomaswright battlefield. His death marked the end of a story of discrimination and conflict between. Under the leadership of kintpuash captain jack, the modoc took refuge in captain jacks stronghold, a natural lava fortress. Sep 23, 2017 and that was the end of the trip through captn jacks stronghold. The hourlong program covers not only modoc cultures, but also the events leading up to the conflict, victories and defeats on both sides, and the eventual outcome of this tragic war. Written for ladymouse in last year s bps secret santa exchange.
We have a limited menu at this time call for our specials of the day 5306645566 home about us menu specials encore catering captain jacks stronghold. Buddy still had a number of documents that he shared with me about the modoc war and captain jacks stronghold. Sep 25, 2008 today the stronghold is a wellmaintained historical site, and though a fire raged through the spot last august, we were able to visit it on a guided tour. This image depicts one of the caves inhabited by modoc warriors during the fight for their stronghold. Captain jacks woman by stephanie laurens overdrive. Captains are unique, and they are necessary when buyingcapturingrazing villages. Captain jack s stronghold, named for modoc chief captain jack kintpuash in modoc, is a part. Every day, as long as their chores are caught up, the boys will join captain jack at his ship to get it back into sailing shape. They also have a variety of tactics when attacking all of which must be researched. The ghosts of captain jacks stronghold by ghostghoul october 3, 20 on october 3, 1873, the u. Captain jack, whose birth name was kintpuash, was born in the early 19th.
Wandering update 20141108 captain jacks stronghold. Captain jacks stronghold, part of lava beds national monument, is located at the perez turnoff. Jack supplemented the meager crops he could grow with game from the forest. The lava beds comprise an area of rugged boulders and natural trenches formed by ancient lava flows. Conditions, however, had not improved for the modoc, and captain jack soon left once more, accompanied by a group of about 180 fellow tribe members. He had the eye of an eagle and an aim that was unerring, so says mcknights history in captain jack, the scout. From 1872 to 1873, their small force made use of the lava beds, holding off more numerous united states army forces for months in the modoc war. The third man escaped to give a detailed report of the modocs treachery. Kintpuash, also known as kientpaush and captain jack c. Author jackie jack macnamara is a little in love with her own hero.
On january 17, 1873, despite fielding only 53 warriors, the native american modoc tribe, led by captain jack, defeated 104 california and oregon volunteers and 225 u. More than one captain per village is possible, depending on the amount of research you have. The ghosts of captain jacks stronghold ghosts and ghouls. Captain jack s stronghold historic trail lava beds national monument. Captain jack s stronghold, named for modoc chief captain jack kintpuash in modoc, is a part of lava beds national monument. Before captains can be created however, players must first research captains, which is found in the military tab of the research tree. Jack s stronghold myself previously, this book makes me want to go back and see things i doubtless missed 25 years ago. First battle of the stronghold military wiki fandom. During the modoc indian war in 1873, captain jack and 50 indians held off and over 300 us army troops by hiding and attacking from a natural stronghold. My dad bought this ten commandments and lords prayer illustrated on a nice frame, and i had looked at that picture of the sixth commandment, thou shalt not kill. Captain jacks stronghold tulelake, california landmark. Army contingent, numbering as high as 600 men, into may of 1873. Thompson, after the soldiers had driven the modoc band from the stronghold.
During the modoc war of 18721873, a small band of modoc indians used an intimate knowledge of their homelands terrain to their tactical advantage. The captain jacks stronghold trail offers two short, selfguided interpretive trails that wind through the heart of the modocs wartime defenses. Captain jacks almanac 2020 seattle puget sound tide table. This program takes students through captain jack s stronghold, a natural lava fortress that was one of the most important sites of the modoc war. Crazy horse, sitting bull, and cochise made the standard history books, but captain jack of the modoc did not, although his contributions as. Buddys aunt was aunt jenny, and as it happens, aunt jenny was captain jacks sister, meaning that capn jack was his uncle.
Apr 08, 2020 we then stumbled upon captain jack s stronghold. There is a selfguided tour of captain jacks stronghold. One group, led by captain jack, and the other by hooker jim, each headed for their stronghold on the opposite south shore of tule lake. May 29, 2008 music by ric laue, video by albert sekely. Jack s group, which also included the women and children from both villages, paddled the miles 21 kilometers across the lake from the mouth of lost river during the night of november 2930. The modoc people had long used this area for hunting and gathering as it was part of their traditional territory. Captain jack, his handsome features etched in silver and shadow, his powerful physique compelling kit cranmer to surrender.
Captain jacks stronghold historic trail lava beds national monument pamphlet illustrated, 1978. This property was also listed in the national register of historic places on 9201973. The fierce battle for modoc homelands moves the reader deftly through the causes of the modoc war, onto the lava beds, into captain jacks stronghold, and then standing amongst the witnesses at captain jacks execution. See 2 photos and 1 tip from 31 visitors to captain jack s stronghold. From this position fewer than 60 modoc indian warriors held off a regular u. Jun 30, 2015 captain jack and the pirates, by peter bently, is a charming book with a story written in verse, much as bently s first book featuring jack, zack, and caspar, king jack and the dragon. Between school, orchestra, tutoring, karate, and swimming, 12yearold jack strong has a full schedule, designed by his father to ensure hell get into a good college. Having been awhile since i have read the story of the modoc wars of the 1870s, my wife and i elected to pay the 50 cents for the available trail guide at the trail head and it made all the difference. The first battle occurred on january 17, 1873, when the army attacked captain jack from the east and the west. Media in category first battle of the stronghold the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Captain jacks stronghold program lava beds national.
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