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 available
Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 64°58′30″N, 168°03′35″W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9)
Established: Not available
Disestablished: 1970
Comments: Ukivok was inhabited by the Aseuluk, meaning “people of the sea,” who lived in stilt houses perched on the island’s cliffs. The community relied on hunting marine mammals and gathering resources during the summer months. In the 20th century, the Bureau of Indian Affairs closed the local school, leading to the relocation of residents to mainland Alaska. By 1970, the village was completely abandoned. (Wikipedia)
Remains: The area is now largely overgrown, with few visible remnants of its past structures.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: Ukivok’s unique cliffside architecture and its history as a seafaring community make it a point of interest for those exploring Alaska’s ghost towns.
