Old Sitka Site
Archaeological site in Alaska. Built 1799. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
The Redoubt St. Archangel Michael Site, also known as the Old Sitka Site and now in Old Sitka State Historical Park, is a National Historic Landmark near Sitka, Alaska. Now of archaeological interest, the site, about 7 miles (11 km) north of Sitka at the end of Halibut Point Road, was the site of the early Russian-American Company settlement known as Redoubt St. Archangel Michael. It was the first non-Native settlement on Baranof Island. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and was made a state park in 1966.
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The record
| Property type | Site |
| Address | 6 mi. N (9.6 km) of Sitka on Starrigavan Bay, Sitka vicinity, AK |
| Borough or census area | Sitka |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Exploration and settlement |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Redoubt St. Archangel Michael Site |
| Reference number | 66000166 |
| Built | 1799 · more from the 1790s |
| Type of place | archaeological site, Alaska state park, settlement site |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 site |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 6 mi. N (9.6 km) of Sitka on Starrigavan Bay, Sitka, AK |
| Website | dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/southeast/oldsitkaahp.htm ↗ |
| Coordinates | 57.1309° N, 135.3725° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Sitka | 23 listed places in Sitka → |
| Nearest national park unit | Sitka National Historical Park · 6 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Starrigavan Campground And Day Use under a mile · Starrigavan Creek Cabin under a mile · Brents Beach Cabin 7 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
Map
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Questions people ask
When was Old Sitka 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 Old Sitka Site built?
1799.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Old Sitka Site?
Yes. Old Sitka Site is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Old Sitka Site?
6 mi. N (9.6 km) of Sitka on Starrigavan Bay, Sitka vicinity, Sitka, Alaska. The nearest national park unit is Sitka National Historical Park, 6 miles away.
Source: Sitka National Historical Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Old Sitka Site?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Old Sitka Site?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Old Sitka Site?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Starrigavan Campground And Day Use, under a mile away. Starrigavan Creek Cabin is under a mile away, and Brents Beach Cabin is 7 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
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 66000166. 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. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.