Fort Egbert

Fort Egbert is a military installation near the Tanana River in Alaska featuring multiple wooden structures including barracks, officer quarters, and a hospital. The buildings reflect early twentieth-century construction and show how soldiers lived and worked in this remote location.

The fort was established in 1899 during the Klondike Gold Rush to protect miners and settlers in the region. It remained operational until 1936 when it was finally decommissioned.

The location served as a hub for connecting remote Alaska with the outside world through telegraph operations that linked distant settlements. Military personnel stationed there shaped how isolated communities accessed information and resources from the broader nation.

The site is accessible via roads leading to Eagle, Alaska, and guided tours are offered to explore the preserved structures. Visitors should plan time to walk through multiple buildings and view the different rooms that show how the installation operated.

Ongoing archaeological digs at the location unearth artifacts that reveal everyday items soldiers used and discarded during their time there. These discoveries help researchers understand how people managed daily tasks and leisure in one of Alaska's most isolated places during the early twentieth century.

Location: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

GPS coordinates: 64.78970,-141.21400

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41