Baranof Castle State Historical Site

This was taken from the top of the hill where a Russian castle was.
This was taken from the top of the hill where a Russian castle was.
Looking out from the point where Alaska was transferred from Russian possession, to become a territory of the United States in 1867.  This hill originally sat directly on the water's edge.

The stairwell is easy to miss and the spot is  pretty low key, given its historic importance.

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The plaque at the top of Castle Hill, commemorating the transfer of the Alaska Territory from Russia to the United States in 1867.

Sitka is filled with historic sites;  this is the one that made the most impact on me.

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The stairwell leading up to the spot where the Alaska Territory was transferred from Russia to the United States October 13, 1867.  

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