About this property
The Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek is a historic gold mining site in central Alaska. It is located at mile 16.5 of the Steese Highway, northeast of Fairbanks. It is a 19-acre (7.7 ha) site on what is now called Pedro Creek, that was where Felix Pedro made the first major discovery of gold in the area on July 22, 1902. His discovery drew large numbers of gold prospectors to the area, and led to the establishment of Fairbanks as a major community in Alaska. Most of the claim site is located south of the highway, which crosses one corner.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 92000498. It was listed on May 12, 1992.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek listed on the National Register?
Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek?
Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek?
The period of significance for Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
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