Nenana in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
First Presidential Visit
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2010
1. First Presidential Visit Marker
President Warren G. Harding, first U.S. President to visit Alaska traveled here to pound the Golden Spike signalling completion of the Alaska Railroad from tidewater to the interior July 15, 1926.
Governor Walter J. Hickel
Alaska Centennial Commission
Erected 1967 by Alaska Centennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #29 Warren G. Harding series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 15, 1926.
Location. 64° 33.864′ N, 149° 5.723′ W. Marker is in Nenana in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It is on Front Street east of George Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3), on the right when traveling east. The maker is located at the Nenana Railroad Station near the intersection with A Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nenana AK 99760, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Alaska’s Athabascan Region, specifically in Interior Alaska, and in the Iρupiat 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.
Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Golden Spike (approx. half a mile away).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Golden Spike Markers.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2010
2. Nenana Railroad Station
Marker is mounted on the stone base in the front of the building.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2010
3. State of Alaska Railroad Museum, Nenana Depot
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2010
4. Nenana Depot
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2010
5. Nenana Depot
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2010
6. Second Markier at Nenana Depot
Johne Binkley, Chairman
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
