American Flag Raising Site
Built 1804. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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The record
| Property type | Site |
| Address | Castle Hill, Sitka, AK |
| Borough or census area | Sitka |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Exploration and settlement, Politics and government |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Baranov Castle; Castle Hill |
| Reference number | 66000162 |
| Built | 1804 · more from the 1800s |
| Type of place | Alaska state park |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 2 structures, 1 site, 1 object |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Castle Hill, Sitka, AK |
| Coordinates | 57.0483° N, 135.3354° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Sitka | 23 listed places in Sitka → |
| Nearest national park unit | Sitka National Historical Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Samsing Cove Cabin 5 miles · Starrigavan Creek Cabin 6 miles · Starrigavan Campground And Day Use 6 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was American Flag Raising Site listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was American Flag Raising Site built?
1804.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit American Flag Raising Site?
Yes. American Flag Raising Site is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is American Flag Raising Site?
Castle Hill, Sitka, Sitka, Alaska. The nearest national park unit is Sitka National Historical Park, 1 mile away.
Source: Sitka National Historical Park
What does the American Flag Raising Site listing include?
The listing counts 4 contributing resources. Those are 2 structures, 1 site, and 1 object. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for American Flag Raising Site?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near American Flag Raising Site?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Samsing Cove Cabin, 5 miles away. Starrigavan Creek Cabin is 6 miles away, and Starrigavan Campground And Day Use is 6 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at American Flag Raising Site?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000162. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.