Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jack London’s Cabin
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
1. Jack London’s Cabin Marker
In 1968 Russ Kingman, an area businessman with a passion for Jack London, headed an expedition to the Alaskan wilderness to authenticate a tiny cabin discovered in the woods on the north fork of Henderson Creek. The cabin was said to be the location where Jack London wintered in 1897-98 when he was prospecting during the Yukon gold rush. Kingman brought Sgt. Ralph Godfrey, handwriting expert from the Oakland Police Department’s forgery detail, along to verify London’s signature which was scratched out on the ceiling. Once the cabin was determined to be legitimate it was disassembled, packed out of the wilderness and the logs divided into two piles. Half went to Dawson City, Canada and half was purchased by the Port and came to Oakland. Two cabins were replicated from the original materials and now both cities have duplicate tributes to Jack London, world renowned author and adventurer. The Cabin was dedicated on July 1, 1970.
The Port of Oakland
Erected by Port of Oakland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1812.
Location. 37° 47.632′ N, 122° 16.49′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jack London (here, next to this marker); Heinolds’ First and Last Chance Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Jack London Square Development (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakland Railroad History (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pony Express Ferry “Oakland” (about 700 feet away); Origins of Oakland (about 800 feet away); Oakland's First Wharf (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Jack London (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
More about this marker. This marker is located in Jack London Square. Jack London Square is closed to vehicular traffic.
Additional keywords. Yukon Gold Rush
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
2. Jack London’s Cabin Marker
The marker is on the wall of the cabin.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
3. Jack London’s Cabin
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
4. Interior of Jack London’s Cabin
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,028 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
