Meehan is an abandoned mining town located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough of Alaska. Once a bustling center during the early 20th-century gold rush, it now stands as a testament to Alaska’s rich mining history. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Fairbanks North Star Borough
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 65°N, 147°W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9)
Established: Circa 1905
Disestablished: 1942
Comments: Meehan was established around 1905 after the Meehan brothers—Matt, Pat, and Tom—staked the Discovery claim along Fairbanks Creek. The town became the social hub of Fairbanks Creek during the early 1900s, featuring a post office, several stores, roadhouses, two dance halls, a restaurant, and four saloons. A post office was established in 1906 and operated until 1942.
Remains: The area is now largely overgrown, with few visible remnants of its past structures.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: Meehan’s decline began as gold resources dwindled and residents moved to more prosperous areas. Today, it serves as a historical site, reflecting the transient nature of mining towns during Alaska’s gold rush era.
