Skagway Remembers Marker

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Skagway in Skagway County, Alaska — The American West (Northwest)

Skagway Remembers

By Barry Swackhamer, June 16, 2010

1. Skagway Remembers War Memorial

Inscription. The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember the sacrifices of our military servicemen who died in wartime. These young men left home and community to answer the call to help preserve peace and freedom in the world.
World War I Vincent Dortero • Lenard Haslett World War II Bill Phelps • Harry Lee • Harry Dallas • Ed Kast
Korean Conflict Lloyd Sullivan • Michael Tierney

Erected by The Town of Skagway.

Location. 59° 27.344′ N, 135° 18.704′ W. Marker is in Skagway, Alaska, in Skagway County. Marker is at the intersection of 7 Avenue and Spring Street on 7 Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Skagway AK 99840, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Trail of '98 Museum (here, next to this marker); Mollie Walsh (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Arctic Brotherhood Camp Skagway (approx. ¼ mile away); Jeff. Smith’s Parlor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fatal Duel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Skagway and White Pass (approx. 0.3 miles away); Skagway Centennial Statue (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Vining and Wilkes Warehouse (approx. 3.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Skagway.

More about this marker. Marker is located on the grounds of the Skagway City Hall and Museum.

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 13, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 202 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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