National Register of Historic Places
Russian Bishop's House
Russian Bishop's House 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 66000025.
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Russian Bishop's House
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About this place
What is Russian Bishop's House?
The Russian Bishop's House, once the Russian Mission Orphanage, is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at Lincoln and Monastery Streets in Sitka, Alaska. Built in 1841–43, this log structure is one of the oldest surviving buildings of Russian America, and was one of the centerpieces of the Russian Orthodox church's efforts to spread its influence among the natives of Alaska. It was the home and administrative center of Ivan Veniaminov, the first Bishop of Alaska, later canonized as Innocent of Alaska. The house is now a unit of Sitka National Historical Park, and is administered by the National Park Service.
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Listing details
- Name
- Russian Bishop's House
- City
- Sitka
- County
- Sitka County
- State
- Alaska
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000025
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 57.05152, -135.33109
When was Russian Bishop's House listed on the National Register?
Russian Bishop's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Russian Bishop's House located?
Russian Bishop's House is located in Sitka, Sitka County, Alaska at approximately 57.05152, -135.33109. See the map above.
Is Russian Bishop's House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Russian Bishop's House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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