Nome in Nome Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Miner's and Merchant's Bank

Nome, Alaska Est. 1904

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 2019

1. Miner's and Merchant's Bank Marker

Inscription. This Wells Fargo Store began as the Miners & Merchants Bank of Nome in 1904. In 1987, it became part of National Bank of Alaska, a pioneer and leader in branch banking in Alaska. In 2000 National Bank of Alaska merged with Wells Fargo & Company. Today Wells Fargo Bank Alaska remains deeply rooted in the heritage of this state.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 64° 29.822′ N, 165° 24.278′ W. Marker is in Nome in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It is on Front Street east of Federal Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Front St, Nome AK 99762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alaska’s Iñupiat Region,

specifically in Southwest Alaska,

and in the Yup’ik & Cup’ik Region.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Arctic,

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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Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Iditarod National Historic Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Miner's and Merchant's Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 2019

2. Miner's and Merchant's Bank

Marker is on wall of far left part of building.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.