Near Wasilla in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Balto
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
sled dogs of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
“The Last Great Race on Earth”
Endurance • Fidelity • Intelligence
Dedicated the first Saturday of March, 2012
Historic replica of Balto donated by
Kim Raymond
Monument base donated by
Horizon Lines
Erected 2012 by Kim Raymond and Horizon Lines.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 2012.
Location. 61° 33.639′ N, 149° 28.74′ W. Marker is near Wasilla, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Marker is on South Knik-Goose Bay Rd, on the right when traveling north. marker is in front of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 S Knik-Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla AK 99654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Father of the Iditarod (a few steps from this marker); Iditarod Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 20, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.