Big Delta in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Barn

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

1. Barn Marker

Inscription.

During the long cold winters,
this barn provided protection
for Rika's Holstein cows,
oxen, sheep, goats, and
chickens. Rika borrowed the
unusual design from her
homeland of Sweden.

Erected by Alaska State Parks and Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.

Location. 64° 9.29′ N, 145° 50.485′ W. Marker is in Big Delta in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It can be reached from Richardson Highway. Marker and barn on the Big Delta State Historical Park grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 274.5 Richardson Highway (State Hwy 2), Delta Junction AK 99737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Athabascan Region

and in Interior 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Domesticating the Wilderness (here, next to this marker); Homestead Outbuilding (a few steps from this marker); Gold Rush Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring House (within shouting distance of this marker); Big Delta State Historical Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Roadhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Alaska Road Commission Garage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Big Delta.

Regarding Barn. The historic Rika's Roadhouse is the park's centerpiece.

Also see . . .
1. Big Delta State Historical Park. (Submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Rika’s Landing Roadhouse. (Submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Barn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

2. Barn and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

3. Barn

Rika's Roadhouse Museum Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024

4. Rika's Roadhouse Museum Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.