Wasilla in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Iditarod Cabin
In loving memory of Dean H. Christopherson
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
1. Iditarod Cabin Marker
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Inscription.
Iditarod Cabin. In loving memory of Dean H. Christopherson.
In loving memory of Dean H. Christopherson 1916-1992, Made possible by a generous contribution from Mrs. Elaine G. Christopherson in memory of her husband , . The cabin is similar to the cabin at Rohn the eighth checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Nestled along the north side of the Alaska Range at the confluence of the Tatina and the South Fork of the Kuskokwim Rivers. The original Rohn cabin was built in 1910 as a roadhouse which served the interior gold mining communities of Iditarod, Flat, Ophir, and others. Earthquakes and fires destroyed the original cabin. The present cabin was built in 1929. The cabin and nearby airstrip have been maintained and used as an emergency shelter and landing strip as well as serving as a checkpoint during the Iditarod Race.
Dedicated June 1995 .
In loving memory of
Dean H. Christopherson
1916-1992
Made possible by a generous
contribution from
Mrs. Elaine G. Christopherson
in memory of her husband
The cabin is similar to the cabin at Rohn
the eighth checkpoint on the Iditarod
Trail Sled Dog Race. Nestled along the
north side of the Alaska Range at the
confluence of the Tatina and the South
Fork of the Kuskokwim Rivers. The
original Rohn cabin was built in 1910 as a
roadhouse which served the interior
gold mining communities of Iditarod,
Flat, Ophir, and others. Earthquakes and
fires destroyed the original cabin. The
present cabin was built in 1929. The cabin
and nearby airstrip have been
maintained and used as an emergency
shelter and landing strip as well as
serving as a checkpoint during the
Iditarod Race.
Location. 61° 33.639′ N, 149° 28.78′ W. Marker is in Wasilla, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Balto (within shouting distance of this marker).
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
2. Iditarod Cabin
drag bucket from mining days, dog sled
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
3. Iditarod Cabin
front porch of cabin, with another dog sled
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
4. Iditarod Cabin
interior of cabin
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
5. Iditarod Map
on display at cabin
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
6. Iditarod Crossing Sign
this is what it's all about
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
7. Iditarod Cabin Marker
the cabin, as viewed from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
8. Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum
the site
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 584 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 20, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.