Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek facts for kids
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Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek
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Prospecting on Pedro Creek
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 Location in Alaska
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| Location | Mile 16.5 Steese Highway |
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| Nearest city | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Area | 19.3 acres (7.8 ha) |
| Built | 1902 |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000498 |
| Added to NRHP | May 13, 1992 |
The Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek is a very important historical place in central Alaska. It's where a huge discovery of gold happened. This event changed the area forever.
This special site is located near Fairbanks. You can find it right off the Steese Highway. The area is about 19 acres big. That's like 19 football fields!
The Story of Pedro Creek Gold
On July 22, 1902, a man named Felix Pedro found gold here. This was the first major gold discovery in the area. His amazing find brought many gold seekers to Alaska. This led to the quick growth of Fairbanks. It soon became a major city.
How Gold Changed Alaska
The discovery of gold at Pedro Creek was a big deal. It started a new gold mining rush in Alaska. Many people came hoping to find their fortune. This rush helped build new towns and roads. It also made Fairbanks a very important center for trade and travel.
Visiting the Site Today
Most of the original claim site is south of the highway. The highway itself crosses one small part of it. Today, you can find a special marker by the highway. It was put there in 1952 to remember this important event. The land is now owned by the Pioneers of Alaska Igloo #4. There aren't many signs of the old mining work left.
The Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. This means it's officially recognized as a valuable historical place. It helps us remember the exciting history of gold in Alaska.
