Skagway, Alaska was born and became a boomtown overnight. Originally the Indians called it Skagua, Moore renamed it Mooresville and the stampeders took over and named it Skaguay, later spelled Skagway. What Moore did not anticipate was the lack of concern for his legal rights in ownership of the land Skagway sat upon.
Skagway, Alaska was born and became a boomtown instantly. Originally, the Native Americans referred to it as Skagua, Moore renamed it Mooresville, and the stampeders took control and named it Skaguay, later spelled Skagway. What Moore failed to anticipate was the disregard for his legal rights in ownership of the land beneath Skagway.