Dawson City, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)

Rev. William Henry Judge, S.J.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 3, 2010

1. Rev, William Henry Judge, S.J. Marker

Inscription. Credited with saving many lives, Father Judge was one of the true heroes of the Klondike, serving the area from May 1897 until his death January 16, 1899. In this short period he built St. Mary’s Hospital, a church and residences, doing much of the work himself. Despite ill health, Dawson’s first priest became known as “The Saint of Dawson” through his untiring efforts in serving God and his fellow man.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Heroes • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1865.

Location. 64° 3.73′ N, 139° 25.683′ W. Marker is in Dawson City, Yukon. It is at the intersection of King Street and Seventh Avenue on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1107 Fifth Ave, Dawson City YT Y0B 1G0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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

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was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Northern Commercial Co. Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Madame Tremblay’s Store / Le magasin de Madame Tremblay (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arctic Brotherhood Hall (about 150 meters away); Post Office / Le bureau de poste (about 180 meters away); Dawson Daily News (about 180 meters away); Palace Grand Theatre/Le théâtre Grand Palace (about 210 meters away); K.T.M. Company (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bank of British North America / La Bank of British North America (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dawson City.

More about this marker. The marker is located on St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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St. Mary's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 3, 2010

2. St. Mary's Catholic Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 3, 2010

3. St. Mary's Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Dawson City, Yukon Established in 1896 Sunday Masses Sunday 10:30 A.M. This school-church building erected in 1904 under the care of the Oblate Fathers.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 25, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.