Klondike Gold Miners - Dawson City, Yukon Territory
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This plaque in tribute to the Klondike Gold Miners, is mounted on the front of the Miners' monument located in front of the Dawson dike and across from Princess Street, in Dawson City, Yukon Territory.
Waymark Code: WM12T89
Location: Yukon Territory, Canada
Date Posted: 07/11/2020
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Inscription on the plaque:
Tribute to the Miner:
Dedicated to the Klondike Gold Miners past, present and future in recognition of their contributions to Dawson City and the Klondike Region. In 1896, gold was discovered on Rabbit Creek (later known as Bonanza Creek) by Skookum Jim, George Carmack and Dawson Charlie, on the advice of fellow prospector Robert Henderson.
This event sparked the Great Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, and Dawson City and the Yukon Territory were born.
Monument designed for the Klondyke Centennial Society by Artist Halin de Repentigny.
Dedicated August 19, 2000.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: In front of the Dawson Dike and in proximity to the Yukon River.
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