Sutton-Alpine in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Shovel Arm

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024

1. Shovel Arm Marker

Inscription.

This shovel arm was used in construction of the Glenn Highway. The undercoat was painted with military olive drab paint as much of the heavy construction equipment was brought to Alaska for military use such as building the 'Alcan' Highway. After the completion of the Alcan, surplus military equipment was sold to Alaskan contractors. The Glenn Highway through Sutton was completed by civilian labor in 1945.

Erected by Alpine Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 61° 42.587′ N, 148° 52.484′ W. Marker is in Sutton-Alpine, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is on Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east. Marker and Shovel Arm are in the Alpine Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11266 Chickaloon Way, Sutton AK 99674, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor,

in the Athabascan Region,

in the Mat-Su

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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: There's Coal in Them There Hills (a few steps from this marker); If You Build It, They Will Come (a few steps from this marker); Ingredients for Success (a few steps from this marker); Nay'dini'aa Na' (a few steps from this marker); Ray Roberts / Phil O'Neill House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walt Myar Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Living Network (within shouting distance of this marker); Hitchcock Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutton-Alpine.

Also see . . . Alpine Historical Park. (Submitted on August 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Shovel Arm and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024

2. Shovel Arm and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024

3. Shovel Arm

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.