New Russia (trading post)
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New Russia Site
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| Nearest city: | Yakutat, Alaska |
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| Coordinates: | 59°32′35″N 139°48′28″W / 59.54306°N 139.80778°WCoordinates: 59°32′35″N 139°48′28″W / 59.54306°N 139.80778°W |
| Built: | 1796 |
| Architectural style: | No Style Listed |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 72001593 |
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| Added to NRHP: | February 23, 1972[1] |
| Designated NHL: | June 02, 1978[2] |
New Russia (also called Novarassi, Slavarassi, Slavorossiya, Yakutat Colony, and Yakutat Settlement), near Yakutat, Alaska was a maritime fur trading post and penal colony established by Russians in 1795. It was presumably named after Joseph Billings ship Slava Rossia, or "Glory of Russia".[3] The post was attacked and destroyed by Tlingits in 1805. It consisted of 7 buildings inside a stockade, and 5 buildings outside. The buildings were burnt in 1805, and the site was never again occupied. The events at New Russia represent a pivotal moment in Russian-Tlingit relations.[3]
As an archaeological site, it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1978.[2][4]
It is located outside of Yakutat on the Phipps Peninsula, between Ankau Creek and Ocean Cape Road.
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References [edit]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.
- ^ a b "New Russia Site". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glory of Russia (historical)
- ^ William S. Hanable (January 16, 1976). National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: New Russia Site PDF (320 KB). National Park Service and Accompanying 3 photos, exterior and interior, from 1975 and undated. PDF (901 KB)
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