Pike's Landing in College in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Mysterious Mr. Raffles
Man of Mystery
| | Cabin 7 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2024
1. Mysterious Mr. Raffles Marker
The "Mysterious Mr. Raffles" has come to town and it is up to you to find him. He arrived on the last boat and he reported at once to Fred Martin, at the California saloon, his one acquaintance in all Alaska.
The business of the "Mysterious Mr. Raffles" is of such a nature that he must shun all acquaintances. His profession in life is to have people hunt for him and fail to find him. Consequently, there is no one in Fairbanks to who he will make himself known except Mr. Martin - unless you find him - then he will at once admit his identity. Beginning this morning, the "Mysterious Mr. Raffles" will be abroad in Fairbanks early and late. He will seek out the most crowded places and he will mingle freely with the crowds at all times, on the streets, around the court house - everywhere, in fact, where more than the ordinary number of persons congregate during the day.
Erected by Pike's Waterfront Lodge. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 64° 49.939′ N,
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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 within walking distance of this marker: Cecil Clegg (here, next to this marker); Kitty Hensley (a few steps from this marker); LeRoy Tozier (a few steps from this marker); Jewatha Brice (a few steps from this marker); Pete and Dick Bucholz (a few steps from this marker); Nellie Parsons (a few steps from this marker); Charlie Thompson (a few steps from this marker); John Rafliff (a
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 18, 2024
2. Mysterious Mr. Raffles Marker on Cabin 7
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
