Skagway, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Three Thousand Pack Animals
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 17, 2013
1. Three Thousand Pack Animals Marker
The dead are speaking in memory of us three thousand pack animals that laid our bones on these awful hills during the Gold Rush of 1897-1898. We now thank those listening that heard our groans across this stretch of years
We waited but not in vain.
Placed by the Ladies of the Golden North and the Alaska–Yukon Pioneers
Erected 1997 by Ladies of the Golden North and the Alaska – Yukon Pioneers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals.
Location. 59° 27.175′ N, 135° 19.17′ W. Marker is in Skagway, Alaska. Marker is on Centennial Park south of Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 157 Broadway, Skagway AK 99840, Skagway AK 99840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Skagway Centennial Statue (here, next to this marker); Skagway and White Pass (a few steps from this marker); Inspector Charles Constantine (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeff. Smith’s Parlor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fatal Duel (about 500 feet away); Arctic Brotherhood Camp Skagway
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More about this marker. The monument was originally dedicated on August 4, 1929, at Inspiration Point in White Pass above Dead Horse Gulch. It was unveiled by Florence Hartshorn, representing the Alaska Yukon Pioneers and the Ladies of the Golden North. It was moved to the more accessible location in Skagway's Centennial Park in 1997.
Also see . . . The Dead Horse Trail - Whitehorse to Skagway. Our Home Has Six Wheels website entry (Submitted on January 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. "Stampeders"; Dead Horse Trail; Dead Horse Gulch; Florence Hartshorn; Packer James Newman; artist, James A. Wehn
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on October 8, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photo 1. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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