What the records say
- When
- 26 Sep 1867 – 28 Sep 1867
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 41.27° N, 120.58° W
- Description
- 1867 battle
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Infernal Caverns
The Battle of Infernal Caverns was a battle during the Snake War fought between Native Americans and the U.S. Army. The Native American warriors had made a fortress out of lava rocks in the Infernal Caverns of northern California near the town of Likely. From there they were able to pour a steady fire upon the soldiers commanded by Lt. Col. George Crook. Crook's men attacked on the second day.
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