Denali National Park and Preserve in Denali Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Stephen Tyng Mather
July 4, 1867 - Jan. 22, 1930
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
1. Stephen Tyng Mather Marker
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Stephen Tyng Mather series list.
Location. 63° 43.259′ N, 148° 57.959′ W. Marker is in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, in Denali Borough. It is on Park Road 3.4 miles west of Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3), on the left when traveling west. Located at the park headquarters. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denali National Park AK 99755, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, in the Athabascan Region, and in Interior Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Bed in the Park (within shouting distance of this marker); A Place in the Wilderness (within shouting distance of this marker); The Challenge of Wilderness (approx. 1.6 miles away); Nature's Wonderland (approx. 1.6 miles away); Park and Railroad: A Shared Story (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Park Hotel (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Road More Traveled (approx. 1.7 miles away); Tunnels Lost to Time (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Also see . . . Mather Plaques History. - When it comes to Mather Plaques, they are spread out from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, Maine to Hawaii. They cover the gamut of National Parks, Monuments, a Sea Shore, Parkways, Memorials, a Preserve, a Battlefield, Recreation Areas, Historical Parks, Historic Sites, three administrative offices, a couple of State Parks, a city park,
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
2. Stephen Tyng Mather Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
