Fairbanks in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

The White Crosses

[Each] Represent the Grave of an Unknown Soul

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 17, 2024

1. The White Crosses Marker

Inscription.

From 1933 until the early 1940's, burial records were poorly kept or lost, therefore there are nearly 200 unknown graves. The original markers were destroyed by floods and the elements. Graves were located by ground penetrating radar in the summers of 2021-2023.

If anyone has any information on these graves or any old photographs of this cemetery, please contact the city clerks office at (907) 459-6702 or [email protected] and your information will be passed onto the Clay Street Cemetery Commission.

Erected by Clay Street Cemetery Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 64° 50.479′ N, 147° 42.39′ W. Marker is in Fairbanks, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It can be reached from Clay Street. Marker is mounted on the Information Kiosk in Clay Street Cemetery, about 100 feet inside the Clay Street entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 770 Clay Street, Fairbanks AK 99701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 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: Clay Street Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Robert W. Tompkins (a few steps from this marker); Col. James Hiram McLaughlin (a few steps from this marker); Clay Street Cemetery Pioneers of Alaska (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter W. Conley (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Clay Street Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Clay Street Cemetery Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Pedro (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairbanks.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 17, 2024

2. The White Crosses Marker

On the right kiosk, to the left of the green cemetery map

The White Crosses in Clay Street Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 17, 2024

3. The White Crosses in Clay Street Cemetery

Looking east along 7th Street (beyond right fence)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.