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Home California Modoc County County Likely Infernal Caverns Battleground, 1867

Infernal Caverns Battleground, 1867

Ferry Ranch on Co Rd 60, site is 1 mi SW of Ranch, 6.5 mi NW of Likely, Likely, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 41° 16' 20.4816", -120° 34' 32.412"
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This is the site of the battle between U.S. troops and Shoshone, Paiute, and Pit Indians on September 26 and 27, 1867. The Indians took refuge in a series of caverns located at the top of a rocky slope. Over a third of the command was killed or wounded in the battle, six soldiers were buried at the foot of the slope.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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