New Russia

New Russia was a Russian settlement with buildings inside a stockade and additional structures spread along Ankau Creek. Today only buried remnants and foundations remain visible at this site.

The settlement was founded in 1795 as a trading post and penal colony, ending when Tlingit forces attacked and destroyed it in 1805. This event marked the collapse of Russian operations at this location.

The site reveals how Russian settlers and local Yakutat Tlingit people interacted and competed for resources in the region. Their relationship shaped daily life and trade patterns at this remote location.

The site is an archaeological dig with limited visible structures since most remains are buried underground. A visit here suits those interested in historical excavations and willing to use their imagination about what once stood.

Excavations at this location have revealed Russian-American trade networks and colonial infrastructure through buried artifacts and building foundations. These findings show the physical evidence of European trading activities in this remote corner of Alaska.

Location: Yakutat

Inception: 1795

GPS coordinates: 59.54310,-139.80800

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00