Tongass (historical) is a populated place feature (populated place) in Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) Borough.
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Feature Name: | Tongass (historical) |
Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Populated Place |
Class: | Populated Place |
Description: | on E coast of Tongass I., Coast Mts. |
History: | "Former Tlingit Indian village or camp named for the island. In June 1868 a military post, called ""Fort Tongass,"" was established, and maintained here until September 1870. Population recorded as 273 in 1880 and 255 in 1890." |
Borough: | Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) Borough |
Latitude: | 54.7735137939 |
Longitude: | -130.734985352 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Tongass (historical): Tongass (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!