Southeast Alaska · AK
Skagway
The Klondike's gateway, and Soapy Smith's town.
- Population
- 1,240 (2020 census)
- Gold rush
- 1897
- Visitors in 2025
- About 2 million
Then
- 1897
The first boatload of prospectors lands on July 29.
- 1898
The White Pass and Yukon Route starts laying track in May. Soapy Smith is shot dead on July 8.
- 1900
Skagway incorporates on June 28.
Now
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park protects about 100 buildings, and the White Pass train runs for summer visitors.