Oldest Cemetery in Fairbanks

Yesterday we decided to investigate the oldest cemetery in Fairbanks. While we were walking around we met the caretaker, Frank Turney. Frank gave us the history of the cemetery: where the Catholics, Russians, bad guys, famous people and almost everyone else was buried. He was very interesting and we left with a greater understanding of Fairbanks history.

Frank the caretaker
Her husband was first to find gold in the fairbanks area
Russians were the first settlers of Fairbanks
Russian Jewish emigrant
Yellow flag represents a miner.

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