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, 167°56′53″W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9)
Established: 1903
Disestablished: 1909
Comments: Tin City was established following the discovery of tin ore on Cape Mountain in July 1902 by W.C.J. Bartels. A mining camp was set up at the base of the mountain in 1903, and a post office was opened in 1904. By 1907, the town had a few scattered houses and two operating companies. However, the post office closed in 1909, marking the decline of the settlement.
Remains: The area is now largely overgrown, with few visible remnants of its past structures.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: Today, Tin City is primarily known for the nearby Tin City Long Range Radar Site, which serves as a minimally staffed radar station.
