Dyea in Skagway, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Skagway Remembers

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 16, 2010

1. Skagway Remembers War Memorial (Original)

Replaced by newer marker

Inscription.
The citizens of Skagway, Alaska wish to forever remember the sacrifices of our military servicemen who died in wartime. These young men left home and community to answer the call to help preserve peace and freedom in the world.

World War I
Vincent Dortero • Lenard Haslett
World War II
Bill Phelps • Harry Lee • Harry Dallas • Ed Kast
Korean Conflict
Lloyd Sullivan • Michael Tierney

Erected by The Town of Skagway.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. Memorial has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 59° 27.344′ N, 135° 18.704′ W. Memorial was in Skagway, Alaska. It was in Dyea. It was at the intersection of 7 Avenue and Spring Street on 7 Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial was at or near this postal address: 700 Spring St, Skagway AK 99840, United States of America.

We have been informed that this memorial is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this memorial was in Southeast Alaska,

in Tlingit and Haida

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& Tsimshian Region.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Inside Passage,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Trail of '98 Museum (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Skagway Remembers (within shouting distance of this marker); Before the Gold Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garden City of Alaska (within shouting distance of this marker); Peniel Mission (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mollie Walsh (about 400 feet away); Bank of Alaska (about 500 feet away); Captain Moore's Vision: The Gateway to the Klondike Goldfields (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skagway.

More about this memorial. Marker is located on the grounds of the Skagway City Hall and Museum.

Regarding Skagway Remembers. Marker has been replaced with a newer, more comprehensive war memorial by the same name.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,075 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on April 5, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photo 1. submitted on June 1, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.