Funter Bay facts for kids
Funter Bay is a beautiful bay in Alaska. It is about two miles (3 km) long. You can find it on the western side of Admiralty Island. This island is near the northern tip of the island. Funter Bay is part of the Alexander Archipelago. This is a large group of islands in southeastern Alaska. The bay is located in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Funter Bay has an important history. During World War II, it became a special camp. This camp was for Aleuts. These people were moved from their homes. Their homes were about 1500 miles away. They were housed in an old cannery building. A cannery is a factory that cans food, like fish. Another camp for Aleuts was across the bay. It was at an old mine site.
The Aleut people faced many unfair situations. The U.S. Congress later passed a law. It was called the Aleut Restitution Act of 1988. This law aimed to help the Aleut people. It recognized the injustices they suffered.
Early Days and People
Funter Bay was once a busy place. In 1890, the U.S. Census counted 25 people living there. It was known as a mining camp. There was also a cannery operating at the bay.
Most of the people living there were Native Americans. There were 20 Native Americans. There were also 5 White residents. Some people had lived there their whole lives. Others had come from different countries. The community had 8 houses and 11 families. Funter Bay has not appeared on the census since 1890.
Images for kids
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Funter Bay in 2011, seen from the north
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Coot Cove, a small cove off of Funter Bay
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A map of Funter Bay from 1905
