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Sitka, Alaska (pop. 8,788), Located
in SE Alaska, in the Alexander Archipelago, on Baranof Island. Fishing,
is its first industry, remains important; salmon, halibut, red snapper,
crab, herring, abalone, and clams are caught. There are canneries,
and tourism is also economically significant.
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Sitka was founded (1799) by Aleksandr Baranov the
city became the flourishing capital of Russian America. In 1867, the
United States officially took possession of Alaska from Russia. Sitka
remained the capital until 1900. The Univ. of Alaska Southeast campus
and Sheldon Jackson College are in the city. Points of interest include
Sitka National Historical Park, scene of a decisive battle (1804)
between the Russians and the Tlingit; the Russian Orthodox Cathedral
of St. Michael (built 1844–48); and Castle Hill, site of the
transfer of Alaska to the United States, which is commemorated by
the annual Alaska Day Festival in October. State logging championships
are also held in Sitka. Mt. Edgecumbe, on an island to the west, can
be seen from Sitka's harbor. more
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History of Sitka,
Alaska - Sitka, Alaska Community Information
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City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska official website. Offering information
on local assembly issue, human resources, staff directory, jobs, city
reports and public forms. - website |
City of
Sitka - Sitka, Alaska Community Information
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City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska official website. Offering information
on local assembly issue, human resources, staff directory, jobs, city
reports and public forms. - website |
Sitka,
Alaska Webcam - Sitka, Alaska Community Information -
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With views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching
to the water’s edge, Sitka is considered Alaska’s most
beautiful seaside town. This view looks south over Harrigan Centennial
Hall convention center from atop the Troutte Center office building
in downtown Sitka. - website |
Sitka Convention and Visitor
Bureau - Sitka, Alaska Community Information - website
Sitka Alaska is your Alaskan treasure! Views of Island-studded waters,
stately spruce forests, jagged mountains and towering volcano surround
Alaska’s most beautiful seaside town. - website
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Sitka Economic
Development Association, Inc. - Sitka, Alaska Community
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Helping to promote Sitka, Alaska. Sitka, the fifth largest city in
Alaska (population 8,835-2000), is situated on Baranof Island, on
the outer coast of Southeast Alaska (see map). Sitka is centrally
located on both water and air passages between the United States mainland
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United State Coast Guard
- Sitka, Alaska Community Information - website
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, is manned by 20 officers and 100 enlisted
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Alaska Recipes
- Sitka, Alaska Community Information - website
Free Alaska recipes including several favorites with halibut, king
salmon, silvers and other Alaskan recipes.
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Free Sitka, Alaska Desktop Wallpaper
- Sitka, Alaska Community Information - website
Eagles, whales, landmarks, totem poles, flowers, Pioneer Home and
more make up this complete collection of free Sitka desktop wallpaper
for you computer. |
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