National Register of Historic Places

Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu

Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu is a historic place in Aleutian Islands, Aleutian Islands County, Alaska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85002729.

Aleutian Islands, Aleutian Islands County, AlaskaListed February 4, 1985NRIS #85002729★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu?

Attu is an island in the Near Islands. It is one of the westernmost points of the U.S. state of Alaska. The island became uninhabited in 2010, making it the largest uninhabited island that is part of the United States.

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Listing details

Name
Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu
City
Aleutian Islands
County
Aleutian Islands County
State
Alaska
Listed on the National Register
February 4, 1985
NRIS reference number
85002729
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
52.90083, 172.90639
When was Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu listed on the National Register?

Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985.

Where is Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu located?

Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu is located in Aleutian Islands, Aleutian Islands County, Alaska at approximately 52.90083, 172.90639. See the map above.

Is Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.