Near Wasilla in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Balto
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
1. Balto Marker
close up, showing text
sled dogs of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
“The Last Great Race on Earth”
Endurance • Fidelity • Intelligence
Dedicated the first Saturday of March, 2012
Historic replica of Balto donated by
Kim Raymond
Monument base donated by
Horizon Lines
Erected 2012 by Kim Raymond and Horizon Lines.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 2012.
Location. 61° 33.639′ N, 149° 28.74′ W. Marker is near Wasilla, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Marker is on South Knik-Goose Bay Rd, on the right when traveling north. marker is in front of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 S Knik-Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla AK 99654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Father of the Iditarod (a few steps from this marker); Iditarod Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker).
this page online
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
2. Balto Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
3. Balto Marker Site
marker can be seen in the distance, viewed from the dog kennels
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
4. Balto Marker
ya gotta love the face of a dog
downloaded from Google Images, January 19, 2015
5. Balto Marker in New York City
beloved bronze sculpture in Central Park. Very similar, but NOT identical
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
6. Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum
display in museum
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
7. Museum sign
location of the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 781 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 20, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
