Monday, August 22, 2011

Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway AK

From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
Less than a mile from the Jewell Gardens, on the other side of the river, is the infamous Gold Rush Cemetery. Located adjoining the railroad tracks, and tucked away in a beautiful forest, the paths lead to both the grave sites and the Reid Falls.

From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
Shown above is a tour guide at the grave site of town hero Frank Reid who was killed in a dual with Jefferson (Soapy) Smith, the town scoundrel. Sadly Smith was killed instantly while Reid, was shot in the groin, died many days later in complete agony. Smith's grave, shown next, is on the other side of the cemetery surrounded by iron bars.

From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
Next is the path to Reid Falls, a 300' waterfall lying directly behind the cemetery.

From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
On our way out, I notice this sign which gives the history of some of the infamous characters lying in their final resting places.

From Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway
For further information: Klondike Gold Rush and Cemetery

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