Fort Tongass, Military fort on Tongass Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The fort stands on an island in Nakat Bay, featuring remnants of structures that served both military and trading operations in the region.
Established in 1867 as the first US Army base in Alaska after its purchase from Russia, the fort operated under the command of Captain Charles Peirce.
The fort grounds intersect with territories of the Tlingit people, known as Taantʼa Ḵwáan, who maintained a population of 700 individuals by 1879.
Access to Fort Tongass requires boat transportation due to its location on an island, where annual rainfall exceeds twelve feet.
In 1869, the fort published its own newspaper called Tongass Wa-Wa, with Wa-wa meaning talk or speech in Chinook Jargon.
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 54.77500,-130.24200
Latest update: April 19, 2025 09:01
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