National Historic Landmark

Sheldon Jackson School

Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska
Listed
February 23, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000193

About this property

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. Due to declining enrollment, the college closed in 2007; four years later, ownership of its campus was transferred to the organization behind the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. In addition to the fine arts camp, the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the Sitka Sound Science Center, the Sitka Summer Music Festival, the Sitka International Hostel, Outer Coast College, and several other organizations are located in buildings on the campus of the former school. The school buildings are part of the Sheldon Jackson School National Historic Landmark District.

Location

Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska
57.05118, -135.32269

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sitka National Cemetery
Listed
0.1 mi
St. Peter's Church
Industrial
0.2 mi
See House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Emmons House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Hanlon-Osbakken House
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Sitka (Second Battle / Katlian's War)
1804Early Republic
0.3 mi
Tlingit Destruction of Fort St. Michael (Redoubt St. Michael)
1802Early Republic
0.4 mi
Sitka Tlingit Confrontation 1879
1879Indian Wars
0.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Sheldon Jackson School listed on the National Register?

Sheldon Jackson School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Sheldon Jackson School?

Sheldon Jackson School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Sheldon Jackson School a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Sheldon Jackson School 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 Sheldon Jackson School?

The period of significance for Sheldon Jackson School is recorded as the industrial era.

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