New Russia (trading post)

New Russia Site
Nearest city: Yakutat, Alaska
Built: 1796
Architectural style: No Style Listed
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 72001593
Significant dates
Added to NRHP: February 23, 1972[1]
Designated NHL: June 02, 1978[2]

New Russia (also called Novarassi, Slavarassi, Slavorossiya, Yakutat Colony, and Yakutat Settlement), near Yakutat, Alaska was a maritime fur trading post and penal colony established by Russians in 1795. It was presumably named after Joseph Billings ship Slava Rossia, or "Glory of Russia".[3] The post was attacked and destroyed by Tlingits in 1805. It consisted of 7 buildings inside a stockade, and 5 buildings outside. The buildings were burnt in 1805, and the site was never again occupied. The events at New Russia represent a pivotal moment in Russian-Tlingit relations.[3]

As an archaeological site, it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1978.[2][4]

It is located outside of Yakutat on the Phipps Peninsula, between Ankau Creek and Ocean Cape Road.

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ a b "New Russia Site". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1304&ResourceType=Site. Retrieved 2008-01-05. 
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glory of Russia (historical)
  4. ^ William S. Hanable (January 16, 1976). National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: New Russia SitePDF (320 KB). National Park Service  and Accompanying 3 photos, exterior and interior, from 1975 and undated.PDF (901 KB)
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