Barnette's Landing

Captain E.T. Barnette, a passenger on the riverboat Lavelle Young, debarked near this site on August 26, 1901, and established a trading post which in 1902 became known as Fairbanks.

Alaska Centennial 1867-1967

State of Alaska

Governor Walter J. Hickel

Alaska Centennial Commission

Marker is on 1st Avenue near Cushman Street.

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