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Kennecott Mines

Kennecott Mines is a historic place in Kennecott, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78003420.

Kennecott, Valdez-Cordova County, AlaskaListed July 12, 1978NRIS #78003420★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Kennecott Mines?

Kennecott, also known as Kennicott and Kennecott Mines, is an abandoned mining camp in the Copper River Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska that was the center of activity for several copper mines. It is located beside the Kennicott Glacier, northeast of Valdez, inside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The camp and mines are now a National Historic Landmark District administered by the National Park Service.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Kennecott Mines
City
Kennecott
County
Valdez-Cordova County
State
Alaska
Listed on the National Register
July 12, 1978
NRIS reference number
78003420
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
61.51668, -142.87757
When was Kennecott Mines listed on the National Register?

Kennecott Mines was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1978.

Where is Kennecott Mines located?

Kennecott Mines is located in Kennecott, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska at approximately 61.51668, -142.87757. See the map above.

Is Kennecott Mines a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Kennecott Mines is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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