Sheldon Jackson College, National Historic Landmark college in Sitka, United States.
The campus includes multiple buildings constructed in Gothic and Colonial Revival architectural styles on the western coast of Baranof Island in Alaska.
Founded in 1878 as a Presbyterian missionary school, the institution received its National Historic Landmark designation for its role in Alaska's educational development.
The college buildings represent the integration of Presbyterian educational values with local Alaskan Native traditions through specialized academic programs and community engagement.
The college grounds remain accessible for exploration, featuring preserved 19th-century structures and educational exhibits about Alaska's academic heritage.
The institution stands as Alaska's first higher education facility, combining architectural elements from both European and North American design traditions.
Location: Sitka
Inception: 1878
GPS coordinates: 57.05083,-135.32083
Latest update: May 19, 2025 02:52
Mount Edgecumbe
26.6 km
Castle Hill
817 m
Sitka National Historical Park
604 m
Russian Bishops House
633 m
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka
2.9 km
Sitka Pioneer Home
1 km
John O'Connell Bridge
1.2 km
Blue Lake
9.9 km
Baranof Cross-Island Trail
20.7 km
Saint Lazaria Wilderness
24.3 km
Sitka Naval Operating Base and U.S. Army Coastal Defenses
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Sitka National Cemetery
294 m
Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall
1.1 km
Russian-American Building No. 29
717 m
US Coast Guard and Geodetic Survey Seismological and Geomagnetic House
858 m
Mount Furuhelm
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See House
392 m
Hanlon-Osbakken House
509 m
Sitka United States Post Office and Court House
1 km
Cable House and Station
1.2 km
W.P. Mills House
518 m
Mills House
920 m
Nevski Island
2.7 km
Neva Island
5.3 km
Brad Rock
42.3 km
Simpson Rock
3.7 km
Sinitsin Cove
40.5 km
Alice Island
1.5 kmReviews
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