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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQX_jeff-smiths-parlor_Skagway-AK.html
The building before you is an historical structure known as "Jeff. Smith's Parlor." It has recently been acquired by Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service. Jeff. Smith's Parlor, a part of the extensive Ra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQW_arctic-brotherhood-camp-skagway_Skagway-AK.html
Built in 1899 as headquarters for the Arctic Brotherhood Camp Skagway No. 1. The Brotherhood was established February 26, 1899 for the purpose of fraternal enjoyment and mutual aid. Over 30 camps were established throughout Alaska and the Yukon an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQV_captain-william-moore_Skagway-AK.html
Captain William Moore first saw the Skagway River Valley and the White Pass in the spring of 1887 when he came with a Canadian survey team to determine the exact position of the 141st meridian separating Alaska and what is now Canada's Yukon. He w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DQU_skagways-historic-waterfront_Skagway-AK.html
Skagway had a deep-water harbor and was the starting point of the White Pass trail, which began in the river valley and let through the mountains. Skagway was the place where thousands of stampeders started their journey to the Klondike gold mines…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DJH_captain-james-cook_Anchorage-AK.html
James Cook was born in Yorkshire, England, on October 27, 1728. He was apprenticed to serve on sailing ships built in Whitby, near his birthplace, to carry coal along the English coast. At age 26, he joined the Royal Navy, took part in actions aga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQL_mountains-in-motion-hot-rocks_Healy-AK.html
Mountains in MotionThough the visible glaciers appear remote - gleaming between distant peaks - the valley below is strewn with signs of masses glaciation: stranded boulders, gouged-out ponds, and gravel outwash plains. The last big glacial advanc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQK_tunnels-lost-to-time_Denali-National-Park-and-Preserve-AK.html
The train track along the Healy Canyon wall provides an exhilarating view down to the Nenana River below. Imagine the challenge of constructing this grade in 1921. Three tunnels at the south end of the canyon made the job a little easier by cuttin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CCQ_fort-william-h-seward_Haines-AK.html
Fort Seward was the first permanent military base in Alaska. Completed in 1904 on 100 acres of land donated by the Presbyterian Church, it remained active until 1944. Named for William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who arranged the purcha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CCJ_founders-of-port-chilkoot_Haines-AK.html
Commemorating the FoundersofPort ChilkootWorld War II Veteransand their familieswho bought Fort Wm. H. Seward in 1947and pioneered their futures here.Steve Homer · Ted and Mimi Gregg · Carl and Betty Heinmiller · Marty and All…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CBK_wagner-mine_Juneau-AK.html
In 1880 a local inhabitant, Chief Kowee, revealed to prospectors Joe Juneau and Richard Harris the presence of gold in what is now named Gold Creek in Silver Bow Basin. The city of Juneau was founded there that year. The strike sparked the Juneau …