Fourth Territorial Governor of Alaska, 1893-1897, James Sheakley (1829-1917), was born in Sheakleyville, which was named for his grandfather. Appointed by President Cleveland, he also served as United States Commissioner of Schools for Alaska, 1887-1892.

Marker is on Perry Highway (U.S. 19) just from Lake Road, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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