New Russia (trading post)

New Russia Site
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark
Nearest city:	Yakutat, Alaska
Coordinates:	59°32′35″N 139°48′28″W / 59.54306°N 139.80778°W / 59.54306; -139.80778Coordinates: 59°32′35″N 139°48′28″W / 59.54306°N 139.80778°W / 59.54306; -139.80778
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

• Maritime Fur Trade

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)