Alaska

Before the United States of America bought Alaska, it was a Russian colony that began in 1744. The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million. It is estimated there are around 100 abandoned settlements throughout Alaska. There are less than 50 documented ghost towns in Alaska, but the list is incomplete. On […]

Ukivok, also known as King Island, is an abandoned village located on King Island in the Nome Census Area of Alaska. Once home to a thriving Inupiat community, the village now stands deserted, clinging to the steep cliffs of the island. Below is detailed information about the town. County: Nome Census Area Zip Code: Not

Unga is a ghost town located on Unga Island in the Aleutians East Borough of Alaska. Once a thriving community, it was the largest village in the Shumagin Islands. Below is detailed information about the town. County: Aleutians East Borough Zip Code: Not available Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 55°11′03″N, 160°30′18″W Elevation: 59 feet (18 meters)

Tin City is an abandoned town located in the Nome Census Area of Alaska. Once a bustling mining camp in the early 20th century, it now stands deserted, with only a minimally staffed radar station nearby. Below is detailed information about the town. County: Nome Census Area Zip Code: Not available Latitude / Longitude: 65°33′31″N,

Three Saints Bay is a historic site located on the southeast side of Kodiak Island, Alaska. It holds the distinction of being the location of the first Russian settlement in Alaska, established in 1784. Below is detailed information about the site. County: Kodiak Island Borough Zip Code: Not available Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 57°09′N, 153°30′W

Sulzer is a ghost town located on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska. Once a bustling mining community centered around the Jumbo Mine, it now stands abandoned, offering a glimpse into Alaska’s rich mining history. Below is detailed information about the town. County: Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Zip Code: Not available Latitude / Longitude:

Speel River is a river located in the southeastern portion of the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska. Originating from the Speel Glacier, it flows for approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles) before emptying into Port Snettisham. Below is detailed information about the river. County: City and Borough of Juneau Zip Code: Not available Latitude /

Snettisham is a former populated place located in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska. Once a small settlement, it is now primarily known for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project, which supplies a significant portion of Juneau’s electricity. Below is detailed information about the town. County: City and Borough of Juneau Zip Code: Not available Latitude

Seaside is an obscure ghost town in Alaska. Little is known about its precise location or history, as details are scarce and often undocumented. Below is the information available: County: Not available Zip Code: Not available Latitude / Longitude: Not available Elevation: Not available Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9) Established: Not available Disestablished: