Carcross in Unorganized Yukon, Yukon — The Northern Territories (North America)

James "Skookum" Jim Mason (Kèsh) 1860 - 1916

James "Skookum" Jim Mason - English image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2013

1. James "Skookum" Jim Mason - English

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

English:
"Skookum" Jim, a Tagish of the Dakhławèdí clan and the Wolf moiety, found a nugget on Rabbit (Bonanza) Creek in August 1896 that began the Klondike Gold Rush and changed the history of the Yukon. He made the discovery while on a journey down the Yukon River to find his sister Kate and her husband George Carmack. Renowned for his legendary exploits and physical abilities, “Skookum” (strong) Jim believed his Frog Spirit had guided him to the gold. He became very rich, but remained a generous man who never forgot his obligations to his community.

French:
En août 1896, la découverte d'une pépite dans le ruisseau Rabbit (Bonanza) par «Skookum» Jim, un Tagish du clan Dakhławèdí et de la moitié Loup, amorça la ruée vers l'or et modifia l'histoire du Yukon. Réputé pour sa force physique et ses exploits légendaires, «Skookum» (le puissant) Jim descendait alors le fleuve Yukon à la recherche de sa sœur Kate et de son mari, George Carmack. Il était convaincu que l'esprit de la grenouille l'avait guidé vers l'or. Il devint très riche, mais resta généreux et n'oublia jamais ses obligations

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envers sa communauté.

Tlingit:
Kèsh, Tàgish Dakhławèdí. T'á dísi 1898 gûn àwát'è Ghaxh Hînix' (Bonanza) À.ítdaxh khustí ch'a ghút yêdi wuní, gûn dât. Du dlàk' Kate kha du kàni George Carmack ghà áwé Khushî Yukon Hîni íx'di aghà gûn awat'èyi yé. Atlèn łitsìn achàwé "Skookum" Jim du sâyíxh wùdudliyaxh. Ak'ayahìn du xíxch'i yègich àwé gûn xhánt Shùwugût. Ànkhâwu Tlènxh wùsitì cha'àn tlèt du xhùnx'i kàt sèwax'àkw.

Erected 2000 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 60° 9.896′ N, 134° 42.324′ W. Marker is in Carcross, Yukon, in Unorganized Yukon. It is on Dawson Charlie St, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the park area north of the railroad depot at Caribou Crossing. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Dawson Charlie St, Carcross YT Y0B 1B0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Canadian North.

James "Skookum" Jim Mason - French image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2016

2. James "Skookum" Jim Mason - French

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: The Duchess (a few steps from this marker); White Pass and Yukon Railway / Chemin de Fer White Pass and Yukon (within shouting distance of this marker); White Pass & Yukon Route Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Taagísh Shaanáx Deiyi / Xóots Leitóox (within shouting distance of this marker); SS Tutshi (within shouting distance of this marker); Caribou Hotel Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); "To the Land Where Beauty Does Abide" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Matthew Watson Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carcross.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for the Klondike Gold Rush. “To reach the gold fields most took the route through the ports of Dyea and Skagway in Southeast Alaska. Here, the Klondikers could follow either the

James "Skookum" Jim Mason - Tlingit image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2016

3. James "Skookum" Jim Mason - Tlingit

Chilkoot or the White Pass trails to the Yukon River and sail down to the Klondike. Each of them was required to bring a year's supply of food by the Canadian authorities in order to prevent starvation. In all, their equipment weighed close to a ton, which for most had to be carried in stages by themselves. ” (Submitted on August 13, 2016.)

Additional keywords. Yukon Gold Rush

James “Skookum” Jim Mason Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2013

4. James “Skookum” Jim Mason Marker

full view of marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2013

5. James “Skookum” Jim Mason Marker

marker can be seen at a distance

Klondikers carrying supplies ascending the Chilkoot Pass image. Click for full size.

George G. Cantwell via Wikipedia Commons, 1898

6. Klondikers carrying supplies ascending the Chilkoot Pass

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,139 times since then and 58 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week August 14, 2016. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 6. submitted on August 13, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.