Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site
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gypsie2
N 57° 02.920 W 135° 20.208
8V E 479566 N 6322853
Historic park near the harbour. Series of plaques outlines the history of the area.
Waymark Code: WM3XAG
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2008
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Can be accessed via main trail from the harbour area, or via stairway from the shopping area.
Baranof Castle was named for Alexander Baranof, manager of the Russian fur trading company from 1791 to 1818. In 1799 he established a Russian fort and administrative centre in Sitka, which became the capital of the Russian colony.
Marker Name: Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
Nice view of the area from up on the hill. Wheelchair accessable from the water side only.
Date Dedicated / Placed: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Preferred would be to post a photo of you OR your GPS at the marker location. Also if you know of any additional links not already mentioned about this bit of Alaska history please include that in your log.