Douglas originated in 1881 to service mining activities, and became an incorporated city in 1902. Douglas was once a larger town than
Juneau, but closure of the Treadwell gold mine in 1917 shifted attention to mines in Mt Roberts south of town. Today Douglas is a residential community on Douglas Island.
Douglas Island is south of Juneau and connected to it by bridge. The Gastineau Channel lies between Douglas and Juneau. The area is governed by the unified city and borough of Juneau including Douglas.
The Douglas Indian Association, a federally recognized tribe, is located in Douglas, and represents the Tlingits who have historically occupied the area.
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