Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site, Military fortification and state park in Kodiak, Alaska.
Located on steep cliffs near Kodiak, Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site spans 221 acres of land with spruce forests and wildflower meadows.
The fort served as a crucial World War II coastal defense installation, earning its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
The park maintains military structures and bunkers that provide insights into Alaska's strategic importance during World War II military operations.
The park offers 8 tent sites and 5 RV spaces limited to 20-foot vehicles, with access to water sources and ADA-compliant facilities.
Lake Gertrude within the park boundaries contains trout populations and features a 2.5-mile surrounding trail through dense spruce forest.
Location: Alaska
Operator: State of Alaska, Dept. of Natural Resources
Website: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/kodiak/fortabercrombieshp.htm
GPS coordinates: 57.83114,-152.35574
Latest update: March 21, 2025 21:58
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