Carcross in Unorganized Yukon, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)
White Pass and Yukon Railway
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Chemin de Fer White Pass and Yukon
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Photographed by Jamie Gallant Jamison, August 2, 2025
1. White Pass and Yukon Railway Marker
White Pass and Yukon Railway
Completed in 1900
A tribute to the American and Canadian engineers who conceived, designed and constructed the 110 mile narrow gauge railway to develop the Yukon gold fields. The railway has since provided a major transportation link with the Yukon.
Terminé en 1900
En hommage aux ingénieurs Américains et Canadiens qui ont conçu et construit un tronçon de 110 milles de voie étroite de chemin de fer, pour permettre l'exploitation des mines d'or du Yukon et qui a servi de moyen de transport important vers le Yukon.
Erected 1994 by American Society of Civil Engineers, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 60° 9.889′ N, 134° 42.358′ W. Marker is in Carcross, Yukon, in Unorganized Yukon. It is on Dawson Charlie Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Canadian North. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Arctic, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: White Pass & Yukon Route Railway (a few steps from this marker); The Duchess (a few steps from this marker); The Matthew Watson Store (within shouting distance of this marker); James "Skookum" Jim Mason (Kèsh) 1860 - 1916 (within shouting distance of this marker); Caribou Hotel Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Taagísh Shaanáx Deiyi / Xóots Leitóox (within shouting distance of this marker); SS Tutshi (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "To the Land Where Beauty Does Abide" (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carcross.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, June 5, 2024
2. White Pass & Yukon Route Railway Marker - wide view
The subject marker is mounted to the cement pedestal on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2025, by Jamie Gallant Jamison of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Jamie Gallant Jamison of Coronado, California. 2. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
