Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Getting there . . .

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2026

1. Getting there . . . Marker

Inscription.
In the early 1900’s this wagon was used to carry passengers and freight on the 371 mile trail between Valdez and Fairbanks, todays Richardson Highway. The trip took 7 to 9 days. In winter, sleds were used. Automobiles began replacing horse drawn vehicles after 1915.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 61° 7.756′ N, 146° 21.271′ W. Marker is in Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It is on Egan Drive west of Chenega Ave, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of the Valdez Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 Egan Dr, Valdez AK 99686, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southcentral Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker: Old Town Fire Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); An Inside Job (within shouting distance of this marker); “Abandon Ship!” (within shouting distance of this marker); Alaska’s 50th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Trail of the Whispering Giants (approx. 0.2 miles away).

More about this marker. The left side of the marker has a picture of people in a horse drawn wagon in front of the Ed S. Orr Stage Line building. The right side contains an image of a ticket from the Valdez Transportation Company, inc. for Valdez to Fairbanks.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026

2. Getting there . . . Marker

Valdez Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026

3. Valdez Museum

The marker can be seen at the extreme right of the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.