Dawson City, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)
Tribute to the Miner
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 3, 2010
1. Tribute to the Miner Marker
Dedicated to the Klondike Gold Miners past, present and future in recognition of their contributions to Dawson City and the Klondike Region.
In 1896, gold was discovered on Rabbit Creek (later known as Bonanza Creek) by Skookum Jim, George Carmack and Dawson Charlie, on the advice of fellow prospector Robert Henderson.
This event sparked the Great Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, and Dawson City and the Yukon Territory were born.
Monument designed for the Klondyke Centennial Society by Artist Halin de Repentigny.
Dedicated August 19, 2000
Klondyke Centennial Society City of Dawson Canadian Millennium Fund Yukon Community Development Fund Yukon Millennium Project
Erected 2000 by Klondyke Centennial Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 64° 3.688′ N, 139° 26.239′ W. Marker is in Dawson City, Yukon. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Princess Street on Front Street. This marker is located on the levee side of Front Street near the intersection with Princess Street. Touch
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Regionally, this marker is in Yukon’s Klondike. It is also 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: Rubys Place / La maison de Ruby (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Harringtons Store (about 150 meters away); Bank of British North America / La Bank of British North America (about 150 meters away); Billy Biggs Blacksmith Shop (about 180 meters away); K.T.M. Company (about 210 meters away); 3rd Avenue Complex (about 210 meters away); Yukon Hotel (about 240 meters away); Dawson Daily News (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dawson City.
Additional keywords. Klondike Gold Rush
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2010
2. Tribute to the Miner Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,213 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
