Prince of Wales-Outer K. County, Alaska
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 9 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1972. Most listings are in or near Ketchikan, Kasaan, Metlakatla.
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Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP4 of 9 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
9 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Son-I-Hat's Whale House and Totems Historic District | Kasaan | 2002 |
| Duncan, Father William, House | Metlakatla | 1972 |
| Hansen, Karl, House | Port Alexander | 2023 |
| Hydaburg Totem Park | Hydaburg | 2006 |
| Mary Island Light Station | Ketchikan | 2005 |
| Storehouse No. 3 | Ketchikan | 1977 |
| Storehouse No. 4 | Hyder | 1976 |
| Tree Point Lighthouse | Ketchiken | 2004 |
| Wolf Creek Boatworks Historic District | Hollis | 2025 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
Historical markers
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