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

The Steamer S. S. Nenana

Commissioned 1933

The Steamer S. S. <i>Nenana</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. The Steamer S. S. Nenana Marker

Inscription.
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark

This vessel possesses national significance in
commemorating the history of the United States
of America. The S. S. Nenana is the last
steamer of her type remaining in the United
States, and the second largest wooden
vessel in existence.

Erected 1989 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 64° 50.338′ N, 147° 46.355′ W. Marker is in Fairbanks, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It can be reached from Airport Way. Marker and Steamer Nenana are in Pioneer Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks AK 99701, 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

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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: Steamer Nenana in World War II (a few steps from this marker); SS Nenana's Three Captains (a few steps from this marker); Jack Williams (a few steps from this marker); Practical Shipbuilding (within shouting distance of this marker); "Last Lady of the River" (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherwin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Steamer Nenana in Pioneer Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Eva's Place (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 Steamer S. S. Nenana Marker

Steamer Nenana image. Click for full size.

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

3. Steamer Nenana

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

4. Steamer Nenana

The Steamer S. S. <i>Nenana</i> Painting image. Click for full size.

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

5. The Steamer S. S. Nenana Painting

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.