Gold Rush Cemetery
The graves of Frank Reid and "Soapy" Smith, killed in the same 1898 gunfight.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
The graves of Frank Reid and "Soapy" Smith, killed in the same 1898 gunfight.
Read more about its history
- Gold Rush Cemeteries National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
- Con man "Soapy" Smith killed in Skagway, Alaska HISTORY.com
Highlights
- Grave of Jefferson 'Soapy' Smith
- Grave of tourism promoter Martin Itjen
- Lower Reid Falls about 0.6 mi away
- At Main St and 23rd Ave
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with tripadvisor.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Visitor info →Map: Gold Rush Cemetery
The 3D map shows the walk here from the Broadway Dock. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
3D walking map with times → · Park Service maps
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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