FIRST - Discovery of Gold Fairbanks District
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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: WMAXRX
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2011
Views: 6
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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