Gakona is located at the confluence of the Copper and Gakona rivers, 15 miles northeast of Glennallen.

Historically, Gakona served as a wood and fish camp, and later became a permanent village with a post office, stagecoach station, and blacksmith shop. Some of the buildings are still standing.

Location: Glenn Hwy, Glennallen Alaska

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