Felix Pedro was an Italian prospector who found gold on the Chena River. Felix was back on his way to Circle City, when he saw a boat steam up and drop someone off. He ran down to see E.T. Barnette, a trader who opened up a trading post where Fairbanks is now located. In 1902 Felix Pedro found gold 12 miles north of Barnette's trading post. Felix had once found a rich gold bearing creek, but he never found it again. Felix was believed to be a drunkard who went to Alaska to find riches. He found his gold near the Chena Slough about 12 north of present day Fairbanks.