Wrangell, Administrative borough on Wrangell Island, Alaska, United States.
Located at 56 degrees north latitude, Wrangell spans across the northern section of Wrangell Island, featuring forested areas and a natural harbor.
The settlement began as Fort Stikine in 1834 when Baron Ferdinand Petrovich Wrangel ordered its construction as a Russian trading outpost.
The Tlingit name Ḵaachx̱ana.áakʼw refers to the saltwater inlet of Wrangell Harbor, which historically dried at low tide before dredging operations.
The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system and Alaska Airlines provide regular transportation services connecting Wrangell to other Southeast Alaska destinations.
The Wrangell Sentinel, established in 1902, maintains its position as Alaska's longest continuously published newspaper, documenting local stories for over a century.
Location: Alaska
Inception: 1834
Elevation above the sea: 21 m
Part of: organized borough
Shares border with: Petersburg Borough, Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Website: http://wrangell.com
GPS coordinates: 56.47083,-132.37667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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