Fort William H. Seward, Military historic district in Haines, United States.
Fort William H. Seward consists of 85 wooden buildings spread across 4,000 acres near Port Chilkoot, half a mile from Haines, Alaska.
The fort, established in 1902, served as a crucial military post during boundary negotiations with Canada and supervised travelers during the Klondike Gold Rush.
The buildings now function as an art colony, providing spaces for artists, galleries, and creative activities in the former military installation.
Located 17 miles from Skagway, the fort maintained strategic control over multiple routes including the Dalton, Chilkoot, Chilkat, and White Pass trails.
From 1925 to 1940, Fort William H. Seward remained the only active military facility in the entire Alaska territory.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 59.22670,-135.44400
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:05
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