Felix Pedro - Fairbanks, Alaska
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 65° 00.580 W 147° 29.929
6W E 476486 N 7209624
Memorial honoring the Italian immigrant who discovered gold in the interior of Alaska which lead to the development and growth of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Waymark Code: WMAXRW
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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Text of memorial:

Felix Pedro
On July 22, 1902
In the Creek Opposite Here
Made The
First Discovery Of Gold
In The Fairbanks District

Dedicated By
Pioneers of Alaska Igloo No. 4
July 22, 1952

Felice Pedroni
Locally Known As
Felix Pedro

 
 Born
Fanano Italy
Apr. 16, 1858
 Died
Fairbanks, Alaska
July 22, 1910

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Location: Mile 16.1 of the Steese Highway north of Fairbanks.
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