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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ketchikan,_AlaskaKetchikan, Alaska - Wikipedia

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   Ketchikan (/ ˈkɛtʃɪkæn / KETCH-ih-kan; [4] Tlingit: Kichx̱áan) is a city in and the borough seat of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Revillagigedo Island of Alaska. [5][6] It is the state's southeasternmost major settlement. Downtown Ketchikan is a National Historic Landmark District.

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3. www.travelalaska.com › cities-towns › ketchikanKetchikan, AK | Things to Do, Recreation, & Travel Information

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   Ketchikan is known as Alaska’s “first city” due to its location at the southern tip of the Inside Passage. Find things to do in this charming town - a popular stop for Alaska cruises, brimming with Alaska Native culture and outdoor adventure like camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

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4. alaskaitinerary.com › facts-about-ketchikan-alaskaStatistics and Facts about Ketchikan which is worth to know

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   Aug 23, 2024 · Population Growth. Demographic Facts About Ketchikan. Fun Facts About Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan Facts: Conclusion. What Makes Ketchikan Unique? Known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” Ketchikan is more than just a fishing paradise. It’s a gateway to Alaska’s rich history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty.

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5. isolatedtraveller.com › 10-interesting-facts-about10 Interesting Facts About Ketchikan, Alaska - Isolated Traveller

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   • Ketchikan was founded in 1883 by John Brady, a prospector who was looking for gold.
   • Ketchikan is the rainiest city in the United States, with an average annual rainfall of 153 inches (390 cm).
   • Ketchikan became known as “Alaska’s first city” due to its strategic position at the southern tip of the Inside Passage, connecting the Gulf of Alaska to Puget Sound.
   • Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles.

6. www.lonelyplanet.com › usa › alaskaKetchikan travel - Lonely Planet | Alaska, USA, North America

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   Ketchikan. Alaska, USA, North America. Close to Alaska’s southern tip, where the Panhandle plunges deep into British Columbia, lies rainy Ketchikan, the state’s fourth-largest city, squeezed onto a narrow strip of coast on Revillagigedo Island abutting the Tongass Narrows.

7. www.alaska.org › destination › ketchikanKetchikan, Alaska | How to Visit | ALASKA.ORG

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   Colorful shops and restaurants along historic Creek Street in Ketchikan. Favorite Tours & Attractions in Ketchikan. You might be visiting Ketchikan on an Alaska Cruise, where you'll have the difficult choice of choosing just one or two shore excursions while you're in port.

8. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g31030-ActivitiesTHE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Ketchikan (UPDATED 2024)

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   THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Ketchikan, AK. Places to Visit in Ketchikan. Check out must-see sights and activities: Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, Creek Street, Art Galleries, Points of Interest & Landmarks. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Ports of Call Tours (72)

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   Why is Ketchikan Alaska's first city?

   • Ketchikan is known as Alaska’s “first city” due to its location at the southern tip of the Inside Passage. Find things to do in this charming town - a popular stop for Alaska cruises, brimming with Alaska Native culture and outdoor adventure like camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

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   When was Ketchikan incorporated?

   • Incorporated on August 25, 1900, Ketchikan is the earliest extant incorporated city in Alaska, because consolidation or unification elsewhere in Alaska resulted in the dissolution of those communities' city governments. Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, so named in 1793 by Captain George Vancouver .

   Ketchikan, Alaska - Wikipedia

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   Where is Ketchikan located?

   • Pennock Island divides the Tongass Narrows on the left, and Gravina Island lies on the distant side of the Narrows. Ketchikan's GPS geographic coordinates are latitude 55.342 (slightly south of both Copenhagen, Denmark at 55.676 and Glasgow, Scotland at 55.864) and longitude -131.648.

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   What is Ketchikan Alaska known for?

   • According to the U.S. Postal Service, one of Ketchikan's two zip codes, 99950, is the highest-numbered in the United States. [ 26] A major and first port of entry into Alaska, Ketchikan's economy has been based on fishing industries, canneries in particular, tourism, government, and forestry.

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