National Register of Historic Places
American Flag Raising Site
American Flag Raising Site is a historic place in Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000162.
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American Flag Raising Site
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About this place
What is American Flag Raising Site?
Castle Hill also known as the American Flag-Raising Site and now as the Baranof Castle State Historic Site, is a National Historic Landmark and state park in Sitka, Alaska. The hill, providing a commanding view over the city, is the historical site of Tlingit and Russian forts and the location where Russian Alaska was formally handed over to the United States in 1867. It is also where the 49-star United States flag was first flown after Alaska became a state in 1959.
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Listing details
- Name
- American Flag Raising Site
- City
- Sitka
- County
- Sitka County
- State
- Alaska
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000162
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 57.04833, -135.33541
When was American Flag Raising Site listed on the National Register?
American Flag Raising Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is American Flag Raising Site located?
American Flag Raising Site is located in Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska at approximately 57.04833, -135.33541. See the map above.
Is American Flag Raising Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. American Flag Raising Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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