Whitehorse, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)

Log Church & Rectory

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2010

1. Log Church & Rectory Marker

Inscription. The Reverend Richard Bowen and his wife, veterans of the Klondike Goldrush arrived here August 1, 1900 at the call of Bishop Bompas. Bowen immediately undertook with volunteer labour to build this church of logs and held his first service on October 7, 1900. The Rectory was begun three months later with the temperature at 29 degrees below zero. It has served as a social centre and a school for native children. The era of the Log Church ended on January 17, 1960 with the completion of a new cathedral. These historic buildings have played a significant role in the history of Yukon and stand as a memorial to the pioneering work of the Anglican Church in Whitehouse.

Erected 1978 by Government of Yukon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1900.

Location. 60° 43.1′ N, 135° 3.248′ W. Marker is in Whitehorse, Yukon. Marker is at the intersection of Elliott Street and 3rd Avenue on Elliott Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 Elliott Street, Whitehorse YT Y1A 1E3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Pass and Yukon Route Railway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Copper Nugget (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);

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SS Klondike (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Alaska Highway (approx. 1.6 kilometers away).

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2010

2. Log Church & Rectory

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2010

3. Log Church & Rectory

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2010

4. Log Church & Rectory

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2010

5. Log Church & Rectory

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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