Primary Name: Dickinson, George
Filed as: dickinson_george
Also known as: George Dickinson
Occupation / Association: Trader; Early Haines Resident
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Associated places: Haines, Alaska
Keywords: George Dickinson, Dickinson George, Haines trader, first trader in Haines, Hotel Haines property, Jack Dalton, John Maloney
Biography
George Dickinson was identified as the first trader in the Haines area.
Jack Dalton and John Maloney were notably successful in the Haines area. In 1894, Dalton, with Maloney's backing, acquired land from the widow of George Dickinson, the first trader in the area. Dalton built a warehouse, a store, and later the Hotel Haines on the Dickinson tract.
Sources
Alaska Mining Hall of Fame; Haines area historical records
Tags: George Dickinson, Dickinson George, Haines Alaska residents, Haines traders, Jack Dalton, John Maloney, Hotel Haines