George Alexander Parks

George Alexander Parks
5th Governor of Alaska Territory
In office
June 17, 1925 – April 19, 1933
Nominated byCalvin Coolidge
Preceded byScott Cordelle Bone
Succeeded byJohn Weir Troy
Personal details
Born(1883-05-29)May 29, 1883
Denver, Colorado
DiedMay 11, 1984(1984-05-11) (aged 100)
Juneau, Alaska
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionMining engineer, Cadastre

George Alexander Parks (May 29, 1883 – May 11, 1984) was an American engineer who worked in Alaska Territory for most of his career. Following an unexpected nomination from President Calvin Coolidge, he became the territory's first resident governor. As governor, he was the first person to serve two complete four-year terms and the first chief executive to travel extensively by air.[1]

  1. ^ "Territorial Governor George Parks Dies". Anchorage Daily News. May 12, 1984. p. B1.