Skagway is named for “shgagei” which refers to “rough seas in the Taiya Inlet that are caused by strong north winds”.
Surrounding Courthouses:
N – British Columbia, Canada
E – British Columbia, Canada
S – Juneau
Incorporated: June 28. 1900
Borough: Skagway
Courthouse – Skagway
Location: 307 9th Avenue / Spring Street
Built: 1899 – 1900
Style: Classical
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces north and is a two story granite and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Skagway. The roof line is flat. The building is known as the McCabe Building. The building houses the Superior Court of the 1st Judicial District and the District Court.