Tomb of the Unknown Hippie
About
The Tomb of the Unknown Hippie is a memorial garden located in Talkeetna, Alaska. It pays homage to many Talkeetna old-timers, along with the large transient population that filters in and out of the town.
History
The Tomb of the Unknown Hippie was originally conceived in the 1980s (maybe the 90s) after a night of drinking at the historic Fairview Inn. Over the years a series of different planters have been constructed as part of the Tomb. In 2023 a permanent plaque was installed.
The Tomb is maintained through private donations and caretaking. While the Occupants of the Tomb are truly unknown, the Talkeetna Historical Society maintains a confidential record of the names reported to them.
Location
The Tomb can be located in the Talkeetna City Park, 13653 E Main St, Talkeetna, AK 99676. You can find the Tomb in the Southwest corner of the park, across from the Fairview and Nagley’s. During the winter the tomb is typically buried under the snow, although the plaque may still be visible. At the height of Summer, the plaque may be obscured by the colorful flowers planted in the Tomb each Spring.
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