Dawson City, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)
Tribute to the Miner
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 3, 2010
1. Tribute to the Miner Marker
Inscription.
Tribute to the Miner. . Dedicated to the Klondike Gold Miners past, present and future in recognition of their contributions to Dawson City and the Klondike Region.
In 1896, gold was discovered on Rabbit Creek (later known as Bonanza Creek) by Skookum Jim, George Carmack and Dawson Charlie, on the advice of fellow prospector Robert Henderson.
This event sparked the Great Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, and Dawson City and the Yukon Territory were born.
Monument designed for the Klondyke Centennial Society by Artist Halin de Repentigny. , Dedicated August 19, 2000 , Klondyke Centennial Society . City of Dawson . Canadian Millennium Fund . Yukon Community Development Fund . Yukon Millennium Project
Dedicated to the Klondike Gold Miners past, present and future in recognition of their contributions to Dawson City and the Klondike Region.
In 1896, gold was discovered on Rabbit Creek (later known as Bonanza Creek) by Skookum Jim, George Carmack and Dawson Charlie, on the advice of fellow prospector Robert Henderson.
This event sparked the Great Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, and Dawson City and the Yukon Territory were born.
Monument designed for the Klondyke Centennial Society by Artist Halin de Repentigny.
Dedicated August 19, 2000
Klondyke Centennial Society • City of Dawson • Canadian Millennium Fund • Yukon Community Development Fund • Yukon Millennium Project
Erected 2000 by Klondyke Centennial Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 64° 3.688′ N, 139° 26.239′ W. Marker is in Dawson City, Yukon. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (Klondike Highway) and Princess Street on Front Street (Klondike Highway). This marker is located on the levee side of Front Street near the intersection with Princess Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dawson City YT Y0B 1G0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.