Skagway, Coastal municipality in Southeast Alaska, United States.
This northern port settlement extends along the Taiya Inlet, surrounded by mountains and fjords at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.
The municipality, established in 1897, became a central transportation hub during the Klondike Gold Rush, connecting prospectors to Canadian gold fields.
The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park maintains 100 structures from the 1890s, representing the architecture of early Alaskan settlements.
The White Pass and Yukon Route railroad operates daily tours from the port, allowing visitors to experience the mountainous path of gold rush miners.
The name originates from Tlingit words meaning rough seas, referring to strong north winds that create turbulence in the Taiya Inlet.
Location: Alaska
Inception: 1897
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Part of: organized borough
Shares border with: Haines Borough
Website: https://skagway.org
GPS coordinates: 59.46861,-135.30583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
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