Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 25 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1966; 3 are also National Historic Landmarks. Most listings are in or near Cordova, Chitina, Katalla.
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Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP12 of 25 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
25 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Bering Expedition Landing Site NHL | Katalla | 1977 |
| Bremner Historic Mining District | Chitina | 2000 |
| Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station | Cordova | 2005 |
| Cape St. Elias Lighthouse | Katalla | 1975 |
| Chilkat Oil Company Refinery Site | Katalla | 1974 |
| Chisana Historic District | Chisana | 1985 |
| Chistochina Trading Post | Gakona | 1997 |
| Chitina Tin Shop | Chitina | 1979 |
| Copper River and Northwestern Railway | Chitina | 1973 |
| Copper River and Northwestern Railway Bunkhouse and Messhouse | Chitina | 2002 |
| Cordova Post Office and Courthouse | Cordova | 1977 |
| Dakah De'nin's Village Site | Chitina | 1979 |
| Gakona Historic District | Gakona | 2001 |
| Gakona Roadhouse | Gakona | 1977 |
| Kansky's | Slana | 1997 |
| Kennecott Mines NHL | Kennecott | 1978 |
| McCarthy General Store | McCarthy | 1978 |
| McCarthy Power Plant | McCarthy | 1979 |
| Million Dollar Bridge | Cordova | 2000 |
| Palugvik Archeological District NHL | Cordova | 1966 |
| Pioneer Igloo Hall Number 19 | Cordova | 2012 |
| Red Dragon Historic District | Cordova | 1982 |
| St. Michael the Archangel Church | Cordova | 1980 |
| Tangle Lakes Archeological District | Paxson | 1971 |
| Valdez Trail-Copper Bluff Segment | Copper City | 1998 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
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