Episode 2 of 2

Capture of Captain Jack

When
June 1873
Where
Tule Lake
Part of
Modoc War: Second Battle of the Stronghold and capture of Captain Jack

Kintpuash was captured at Tule Lake in June 1873, ending the Modoc War.

Kintpuash, known as Captain Jack, led his band in resisting relocation. His small band held off superior forces for months using the rugged terrain. The war ended with his capture at Tule Lake in June 1873.

Sources

  1. Kintpuash Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Modoc War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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