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

Skagway Jim's Cabin

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

1. Skagway Jim's Cabin Marker

Inscription.

This cabin, originally
located on Wendell Street,
is said to have been
the home of Skagway Jim;
a member of Soapy Smith's
gang. Jim died in Fairbanks
around 1909 of an
old gunshot wound.

Erected by Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 64° 50.312′ N, 147° 46.255′ W. Marker is in Fairbanks, Alaska, in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It can be reached from Airport Way. Marker and cabin 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: The Original First Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Nagengast Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Doc Stearns Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Nunner Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Motel Cabins (a few steps from this marker); Kitty Hensley House (a few steps from this marker); 7th Avenue Cabin (a few steps from this marker); James Wickersham House (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairbanks.

Also see . . . Pioneer Park. (Submitted on September 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Skagway Jim's Cabin image. Click for full size.

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

2. Skagway Jim's Cabin

Marker on wall to left of door, under eave

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

3. Skagway Jim's Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.