Fort Davis Fishing Village

USA / Alaska / Nome /
 fishing village, closed / former military

The fishing village occupies the site of the former U.S. Army outpost Fort Davis, which was located here from 1900 to 1923 with over 100 troops stationed.

The U.S. Army was called into the lawless gold rush areas of Alaska to restore and maintain law and order.

Great info and photos:
www.alsap.org/FortDavis/FortDavis.htm

Bird's eye view of the camp: digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/singleitem/co...

www.fortwiki.com/Fort_Davis_%283%29

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The Ft. Davis guardhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Fort Davis Guardhouse (added 1985 - Building - #85003684)
Also known as Nome Nugget;AHRS Site No. NOM-005

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Also home to the landmark Fort Davis Roadhouse.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   64°28'55"N   165°17'47"W
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