Fort William H. Seward
National Historic Landmark

Fort William H. Seward

Haines, Haines County, Alaska
Listed
April 10, 1972
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000190

About this property

Fort William H. Seward, also known as Chilkoot Barracks and Haines Mission, is a site at Port Chilkoot in Haines Borough, Alaska, about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the city of Haines. It was the last of a series of 11 military posts established in Alaska during the gold rush era, and was Alaska's only military facility between 1925 and 1940. It provided a policing presence for miners moving into the gold mining areas in the Alaskan interior, and a military presence during negotiations over the nearby international border with Canada. The fort is named for William H. Seward, the United States Secretary of State who oversaw the Alaska Purchase.

Location

Haines, Haines County, Alaska
59.22709, -135.44330

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Fort William H. Seward listed on the National Register?

Fort William H. Seward was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Fort William H. Seward?

Fort William H. Seward is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fort William H. Seward a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort William H. Seward has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fort William H. Seward?

The period of significance for Fort William H. Seward is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.

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