Sheldon Jackson School
Private college in Sitka, Alaska. Built 1878. Added to the National Register in 1972, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Sheldon Jackson College (SJC) was a small private college located on Baranof Island in Sitka, Alaska, United States. Founded in 1878, it was the oldest institution of higher learning in Alaska and maintained a historic relationship with the Presbyterian Church. The college was named in honor of Rev. Sheldon Jackson, an early missionary and educational leader in Alaska.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Lincoln St., Sitka, AK |
| Borough or census area | Sitka |
| Listed | Feb 23, 1972 |
| Listed for | Education |
| Level of significance | State |
| Reference number | 72000193 |
| Built | 1878 · more from the 1870s |
| Type of place | college |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Lincoln St., Sitka, AK |
| Coordinates | 57.0504° N, 135.3225° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Sitka | 23 listed places in Sitka → |
| Nearest national park unit | Sitka National Historical Park · under a 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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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 4 records ↗
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Questions people ask
When was Sheldon Jackson School listed on the National Register?
Feb 23, 1972. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Sheldon Jackson School built?
1878.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Sheldon Jackson School?
Yes. Sheldon Jackson School is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Sheldon Jackson School?
Lincoln St., Sitka, Sitka, Alaska. The nearest national park unit is Sitka National Historical Park, under a mile away.
Source: Sitka National Historical Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Sheldon Jackson School?
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 Sheldon Jackson School?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Sheldon Jackson School?
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 Sheldon Jackson School?
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 72000193. 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.