Slaven's Cabin facts for kids
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Frank Slaven Roadhouse
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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Frank Slaven Roadhouse
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 Location in Alaska
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| Location | Mouth of Coal Creek, about 42 miles (68 km) southeast of Circle |
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| Nearest city | Circle, Alaska |
| Built | 1930 |
| Part of | Coal Creek Historic Mining District (ID95000573) |
| MPS | Yukon River Lifeways TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001202 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 20, 1987 |
| Designated CP | May 4, 1995 |
Slaven's Cabin, also known as Slaven's Roadhouse or Frank Slaven Roadhouse, is a special place in Alaska. It's a public-use building located in the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. This historic cabin sits right on the Yukon River. It is about 42 miles (68 km) southeast of Circle, Alaska and 138 miles (222 km) northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Slaven's Cabin is important because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized by the United States government as a place worth preserving for its history.
History of Slaven's Cabin
The cabin was built by a miner named Frank Slaven. He started digging for gold near Coal Creek in 1905. Frank and his friends built the roadhouse in 1932.
A roadhouse was like a hotel or rest stop for travelers in the past. People traveling along the Yukon River would stop here. The Slaven's Roadhouse was used until the 1950s.
In 1987, the roadhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is also part of the Coal Creek Historic Mining District, which is another important historical area.
The cabin was carefully fixed up in 1993. Today, it serves as a place where visitors can learn about the area. It is also a public-use facility, meaning people can stay there. Another public-use cabin was built nearby in 1993.
What the Cabin Looks Like
Slaven's Cabin is a two-story building. It is made from strong spruce logs. These logs are about 10-inch (250 mm) thick.
The main part of the roadhouse was originally 21-by-21-foot (6.4 m × 6.4 m). It stood about 19-foot (5.8 m) tall. It likely had a 16-foot (4.9 m) overhang on the south side. This overhang was later closed in to make the cabin bigger.
Yukon Quest Dog Drop
Slaven's Cabin is also a key spot for the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. This race covers 1,000 miles! The cabin complex is an official "dog drop" location. This means it's a place where mushers (dog sled drivers) can drop off dogs that are tired or injured during the race. It's an important stop for the safety and care of the sled dogs.
