National Historical Park · Alaska, United States
Sitka National Historical Park
Sitka National Historical Park is a national historical park in Alaska, United States, covering 116 acres (47 ha), established in 1972.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska, United States |
| Area | 116 acres (47 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 57.0469° N, 135.3139° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sitka National Historical Park
Sitka National Historical Park (earlier known as Indian River Park and Totem Park) is a national historical park in Sitka, Alaska. It was redesignated as a national historical park from its previous status as national monument on October 18, 1972. The park in its various forms has sought to commemorate the Tlingit and Russian experiences in Alaska.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) · Sitka, United States · 1.8 miles away
- Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) · Petersburg, United States · 90.9 miles away
- Juneau International Airport (JNU) · Juneau, United States · 94.4 miles away
Parks nearby
Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site
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 Sitka National Historical Park?
Sitka National Historical Park is in Alaska, United States (57.0469° N, 135.3139° W).
When was Sitka National Historical Park established?
Sitka National Historical Park was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sitka National Historical Park?
Sitka National Historical Park covers 116 acres (47 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitka_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/sitk/ — Official park page.