Sutton-Alpine in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Rita Pfauth Memorial Garden
Rita Pfauth
| | (1924-1987) | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024
1. Rita Pfauth Memorial Garden Marker
Rita was instrumental in forming the Alpine Historical Society and was the first president serving in that capacity from 1983 to 1984. Rita and her husband Gene moved to Alaska in 1969. For three years, they lived at Fort Richardson Army Base with their four children while Gene was stationed there. While living in the Anchorage area, they bought land in Chickaloon for their retirement. Gene retired in 1972 and they moved their entire family to Chickaloon that year. Rita always had an interest in community and history.
Erected by Alpine Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 61° 42.606′ N, 148° 52.584′ W. Marker is in Sutton-Alpine, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is on Chickaloon Way north of Glenn Highway Milepost 61.6 (Alaska Highway 1), on the right when traveling north. Marker and garden are in Alpine Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11266 Chickaloon
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Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor, in the Athabascan Region, in the Mat-Su Valley, and in Southcentral Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chickaloon Bunkhouse (here, next to this marker); Gasoline Engine (here, next to this marker); Eska Dryer (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Chickaloon Bunkhouse (a few steps from this marker); Hoist and Steam Engines (a few steps from this marker); Large Hoist (a few steps from this marker); Sutton (a few steps from this marker); Boilers (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutton-Alpine.
Also see . . . Alpine Historical Park. (Submitted on August 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024
2. Rita Pfauth Memorial Garden and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
