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Dawson City as Capital
- When
- 1898–1952
- Where
- Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
Dawson City served as the capital of the newly formed Yukon Territory from 1898 until 1952.
Dawson City, which had grown to a population of 16,000–17,000 by 1898, was chosen as the capital of the Yukon Territory. It served in this capacity for decades, until the seat of government was moved to Whitehorse in 1952.
Sources
- Dawson City Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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