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

Steamer Nenana in Pioneer Park

Steamer Nenana "Did You Know"

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

1. Steamer Nenana in Pioneer Park Marker

Inscription.

The SS Nenana was originally in a different place
in the park? She was moved more then [sic] 200 ft.
to be placed where she is now. She was originally
placed in a man made pond, facing the Pioneers Museum.

Erected by Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 64° 50.317′ N, 147° 46.36′ 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 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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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Steamer Nenana Accommodations (here, next to this marker); Captain Charles Wilbur Adams (a few steps from this marker); Steamer Nenana's Final Voyage (within shouting distance of this marker); Steamer Nenana Boatel (within shouting distance of this marker); Steamer Nenana in World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Getting the Steamer Nenana to Nenana (within shouting distance of this marker); Purchase of the Steamer Nenana (within shouting distance of this marker); First Captain Charles Adams and Last Captain Howard Adams (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairbanks.

Also see . . .
1. Friends of S.S. Nenana. (Submitted on September 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. SS Nenana National Historic Landmark (NPS). (Submitted on September 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Steamer Nenana National Register Registration Form. (Submitted on September 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

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

2. Steamer Nenana in Pioneer Park Marker

Not visible in photo, on fence near gangway
on other side of green bench

Steamer Nenana in Pioneer Park image. Click for full size.

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

3. Steamer Nenana in Pioneer Park

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 172 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.