Online Highways Home > Alaska > Sitka Sitka is in Sitka Borough on the west side of Baranof Island, 185 miles northwest of Ketchikan. Sitka was originally inhabited by a major tribe of Tlingits, who called the village "Shee Atika." In 1799, a Russian fort was erected here by Aleksandr Baranov, a fur trader and the first Russian governor of Alaska. Clashes between the Russians and Tlingits resulted in the Battle of Sitka in 1804. A town was established and dubbed New Archangel, then Sitka - the Tlingit name for Baranof Island. Alaska was transferred to the U.S. at a ceremony here in 1867. Today Sitka, population 8,835, relies on fishing, fish products processing and storage, lumber, pulp, government and tourism. Of interest are the 1804 battlefield in Sitka National Historical Park; Castle Hill, scene of the official transfer; Mt. Edgecumbe High School, serving Alaska Native students from around the state; and the Russian Orthodox St. Michael's Cathedral. Sitka is also home to historic Sheldon Jackson College. Sitka is served by the Alaska Marine Highway and Alaska Airlines. Plan your vacation to the Pacific Northwest with a packet of information in the mail and you may win a $200 gift certificate courtesy of our sponsors. Art Sitka Rose Gallery | Sitka Rose Gallery | Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Alaska Ocean View Bed & Breakfast | Crescent Harbor Hideaway B&B | Helga's Bed & Breakfast | Sitka's Scenic Bed & Breakfast | Education Center for Outdoor Education in SE Alask | Sheldon Jackson College | History Russian Bishop's House | Sheldon Jackson Museum | Sitka Historical Society | St. Michael's Cathedral | St. Peters By-The-Sea Episcopal Church | Tribal Community House | Public Libraries Kettleson Memorial Library | Kettleson Memorial Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Cascade Inn & Boat Charters | Sitka Fishing Lodge | Sitka Hotel | The Potlach House | City Parks Departments Sitka National Historical Park | Sitka Parks & Recreation | Residential and Commercial Real Estate Baranof Realty | Davis Realty | RV campgrounds and dealers Sawmill Creek Campground (USFS) | Sealing Cove RV Campground | Sitka Sportman's Assoc RV Park | Starrigavan Campground (USFS) | Science Sitka Japonski Airport | Sitka Magnetic Obsy | Shopping Baidarka Boats | Sports and Sporting Events Baranof Wilderness Lodge | Big Blue Charters | Clay's Dive Shop | Dragon Lady Charters | Kingfisher Charters | Transportation Sitka Airport | Sitka Seaplane Base | Wildlife Viewing Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center | Baranof Expeditions | Kain's Fishing Adventures | Pacific Gold Charters | Parker Guide Service | St Lazaria Island | See more Alaska Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include: Telepalooza & Alyeska World Comp Girdwood March 23 thru March 28 International Short Film Festival Dawson City April 1 thru April 4 Tripod Days Nenana March 6 thru March 7 Arti Gras Sitka March 5 thru March 14 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race Fairbanks continuing thru February 20

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PotentSarlacc "@Fjennings at the age of 12, I witnessed Sitka's first snow day in 35 years. We had four and a half feet. The plows literally could not move"
ravenradio "KCAW news update: Commentary: No libraries for Main Street?: SITKA, ALASKA (02/09/2010) Teachers, police officers,... http://bit.ly/aAn5lP"
KenFate "Commentary: No libraries for Main Street?: SITKA, ALASKA (02/09/2010) Teachers, police officers, and firefighters ... http://bit.ly/aAn5lP"
wndywitch "Me 3 RT @Cure_MTM Who else is refreshing frequently to see if @bjnemeth and Rhapsody's drifter nemesis reboards after the Sitka stop? (ME)"
Cure_MTM "Who else is refreshing frequently to see if @bjnemeth and Rhapsody's drifter nemesis reboards after the Sitka stop? RT@katewrightson (ME)"
BJNemeth "With the Drifter (& any potential threat) going toward Sitka, Rhapsody & I went to the deserted campground. http://twitpic.com/129l0l"
amicone "Stranded without data services in Sitka, I long for dialup."
CoastAlaskaNews "Friend says man killed in Sitka fire was a kind, talented musician. http://bit.ly/c8C5US"
golfeastlothian "@GolferJane Morning Jane. Took Sitka for a full walk this morning and walking much better. Think she's on the mend :)"
vegankatica "Okay I am totally hooked on this saga. Dying to know if he gets off at Sitka. RT @BJNemeth THE CREEPY DRIFTER IS STILL ON THE BOAT!"
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