State Historic Site · Alaska, United States
Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site
Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site is a state historic site in Alaska, United States, covering 1.5 acres (0.6 ha), established in 1804.
State Historic Site · Alaska, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska, United States |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.6 ha) |
| Established | 1804 |
| Coordinates | 57.0488° N, 135.3338° W |
| Managed by | Alaska state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site
Castle Hill (Tlingit: Noow Tlein, Russian: Замковый холм) also known as the American Flag-Raising Site and now as the Baranof Castle State Historic Site, is a National Historic Landmark and state park in Sitka, Alaska. The hill, providing a commanding view over the city, is the historical site of Tlingit and Russian forts and the location where Russian Alaska was formally handed over to the United States in 1867. It is also where the 49-star United States flag was first flown after Alaska became a state in 1959.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) · Sitka, United States · 1.1 miles away
- Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) · Petersburg, United States · 91.7 miles away
- Juneau International Airport (JNU) · Juneau, United States · 94.5 miles away
Parks nearby
Sitka National Historical Park
Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site
Glacier Bay National Park
Chilkat State Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Atlin/A Téix'gi Aan Tlein Provincial Park
More parks in Alaska
Frequently asked questions
Where is Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site?
Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site is in Alaska, United States (57.0488° N, 135.3338° W).
When was Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site established?
Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site was established in 1804, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site?
Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site covers 1.5 acres (0.6 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Alaska state parks — park name.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Hill_(Sitka,_Alaska) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).