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Regional Interests

Looking Back: Gabriel Rains

KHSU | By Jessica Eden

Published January 4, 2019 at 2:43 PM PST

Gabriel Rains was the commanding officer of Fort Humboldt from 1856 through 1860.

On this segment of Looking Back, Tom Cairns delves into some of Gabriel Rains' background and his connection to Humboldt County.

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Jessica Eden

je28@humboldt.edu

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