Welcome to the Municipality of Skagway Borough

This is an image of the seal of Municipality of Skagway Borough

On June 28, 1900, Skagway became the first incorporated first-class city in Alaska, and on June 25, 2007, the city was dissolved and the first-class Municipality of Skagway Borough was formed, also the first of its kind in Alaska. Skagway is historically considered the gateway to the Gold Rush of 1898. The unincorporated community of Dyea is located within the Borough.

Mission Statement
The Municipality of Skagway will responsibly provide vital and dynamic services to the residents and visitors of the Municipality through the application of professional skills, adopted plans, and standards which facilitate the growth of the local economy and protect and enhance the quality of life, while fostering a respectful and successful workplace and preserving our environment and history for current and future generations.