"Ton of Gold"

Historical Point of Interest

The famous “Ton of Gold” that started the Alaska Gold Rush was unloaded here in 1897. The SS Portland landed the valuable cargo at this pier then known as Scwabacher Dock.

Ereceted National Maritime Day 1957

Marker can be reached from Akaskan Way, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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