Dyea in Skagway, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Skagway Remembers

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 24, 2024

1. Skagway Remembers Marker

Inscription.
The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember
the sacrifices of our military servicemen who died in wartime.
These young men left home and community to answer the call
to help preserve peace and freedom in the world.

World War I
Vincent T. Dortero • Lenard D. Haslett • Mark E. Wilkes
Jesse Suffecool

World War II
William E. Phelps • Harry S. Lee • Harry C. Dallas, Jr.
Edward W. Kast • Jacob W. Britt

Korean Conflict
Lloyd S. Sullivan • Michael J. Tierney

Operation Enduring Freedom
-Afghanistan-
Jacob M. Sims

Erected by the Municipality of Skagway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 59° 27.367′ N, 135° 18.706′ W. Marker is in Skagway, Alaska. It is in Dyea. It is at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Spring Street, on the left when traveling east on 7th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 Spring St, Skagway AK 99840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Alaska,

in Tlingit and Haida & Tsimshian Region.

It is

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also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Inside Passage,

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: Trail of '98 Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Before the Gold Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garden City of Alaska (within shouting distance of this marker); Mollie Walsh (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peniel Mission (about 400 feet away); Bank of Alaska (about 500 feet away); Perceptions and Misconceptions (about 500 feet away); Harsh Realities (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skagway.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Skagway Remembers (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Replaced an earlier marker by the same name.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 24, 2024

2. Skagway Remembers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.