Tall Alaska Tale — Moose Pass

Moose Pass water wheel

In 1927, a water wheel was installed in this little town, complete with a sharpening stone for grinding axes. Did Moose Pass resident, Robert James Palmer, actually sharpen his axe — and his hand — to a nub? Or, is this just a Tall Alaska Tale? You decide!


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