Gold Rush Cemetery

Only the Good Die Young?

On a sloping hillside beside the fabled White Pass Trail lies Skagway's oldest final resting place, The "Gold Rush Cemetery." Most famous for the grave of Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith, the notorious wild west con-man, this cemetery boast a rich history. Going back to 1898 the markers here tell the story of Skagway's founders, and pioneers. From the famous shootout on the Juneau wharf that solidified Frank Reid as the hero of town, to the unique story of "unknown man" that blew himself us during a botched robbery this unique piece of Skagway history should not be missed!