Historical Events tagged with "territorial formation"

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Politics & Government

Yukon Territory Established with Dawson as Capital

June 13th, 1898 126 years ago

The Yukon Territory was officially formed, with Dawson City chosen as its capital. This administrative change aimed to provide governance to the region, which was experiencing an influx of prospectors due to the Klondike Gold Rush. Dawson City, located near Bonanza Creek, became a bustling center of activity. The formation of the territory was part of a broader effort by Canada to assert control and development in the area.

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