National Register of Historic Places listings in Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska facts for kids

Location of the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in Alaska

Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are super important to history? In the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in Alaska, there's a special list of these amazing spots! It's called the National Register of Historic Places.

This list helps protect places that tell us stories about the past. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important for history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our heritage.

In the Yukon-Koyukuk area, there are 17 places currently on this list. Two other places were once listed but have since been removed. Let's explore some of these cool historic sites!

Historic Places You Can Visit Today

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Ed Beiderman Fish Camp		July 20, 1987 (#87001204)	Left bank of the Yukon River ½ mile down across from the Kandick River 65°21′58″N 143°18′01″W / 65.366111°N 143.300278°W / 65.366111; -143.300278 (Ed Beiderman Fish Camp)	Eagle	This camp shows how people lived and fished along the Yukon River long ago.
2	Bettles Lodge		May 8, 1997 (#97000401)	Bettles Field, off Winter Trail, approximately 3.5 miles east of Bettles 66°55′07″N 151°30′59″W / 66.918611°N 151.516389°W / 66.918611; -151.516389 (Bettles Lodge)	Bettles	A historic lodge that served travelers and adventurers in the remote Alaskan wilderness.
3	Central House		July 31, 1978 (#78003431)	Mile 128 on the Steese Highway 65°34′20″N 144°47′45″W / 65.572222°N 144.795833°W / 65.572222; -144.795833 (Central House)	Central	An old roadhouse that provided food and shelter for gold miners and travelers.
4	Christ Church Mission		May 8, 1980 (#80004572)	In Anvik 62°39′16″N 160°12′03″W / 62.654444°N 160.200833°W / 62.654444; -160.200833 (Christ Church Mission)	Anvik	This mission played an important role in the history of the local community.
5	Coal Creek Historic Mining District		May 4, 1995 (#95000573)	Along the Yukon River, southeast of Circle, in the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Park 65°18′29″N 143°11′27″W / 65.308056°N 143.190833°W / 65.308056; -143.190833 (Coal Creek Historic Mining District)	Circle	This area shows how gold was mined in Alaska, with old equipment and buildings.
6	George McGregor Cabin		July 21, 1987 (#87001199)	Left bank of the Yukon River 2 miles down from Coal Creek 65°21′04″N 143°07′36″W / 65.351111°N 143.126667°W / 65.351111; -143.126667 (George McGregor Cabin)	Eagle	A historic cabin that belonged to George McGregor, a person important to the area's past.
7	Mission Church		April 11, 1977 (#77001578)	Eastern fork of Chandalar River 68°07′32″N 145°20′25″W / 68.125556°N 145.340278°W / 68.125556; -145.340278 (Mission Church)	Arctic Village	This church is a significant part of the history of Arctic Village.
8	Nenana Depot		August 10, 1977 (#77000229)	A St. 64°33′52″N 149°06′02″W / 64.564444°N 149.100556°W / 64.564444; -149.100556 (Nenana Depot)	Nenana	The old train station in Nenana, important for transportation in early Alaska.
9	Old Mission House		November 7, 1978 (#78000539)	Ft. Yukon 66°34′05″N 145°16′24″W / 66.568056°N 145.273333°W / 66.568056; -145.273333 (Old Mission House)	Fort Yukon	An old mission house that served the community of Fort Yukon.
10	Presentation of Our Lord Chapel		June 6, 1980 (#80004584)	In Nikolai 62°58′03″N 154°09′42″W / 62.9675°N 154.161667°W / 62.9675; -154.161667 (Presentation of Our Lord Chapel)	Nikolai	A historic chapel in Nikolai, showing the area's cultural and religious heritage.
11	Ruby Roadhouse		May 20, 1982 (#82004898)	Olson St. 64°44′25″N 155°29′25″W / 64.740278°N 155.490278°W / 64.740278; -155.490278 (Ruby Roadhouse)	Ruby	This roadhouse offered a place to rest for travelers on old trails.
12	Frank Slaven Roadhouse		July 20, 1987 (#87001202)	Left bank of the Yukon River ¼ mile from the mouth of Coal Creek 65°20′40″N 143°07′35″W / 65.344444°N 143.126389°W / 65.344444; -143.126389 (Frank Slaven Roadhouse)	Eagle	Another historic roadhouse along the Yukon River, important for early travel.
13	Sourdough Inn		December 30, 1997 (#97001585)	Junction of 1st and Sled Sts. 66°33′49″N 145°16′06″W / 66.563611°N 145.268333°W / 66.563611; -145.268333 (Sourdough Inn)	Fort Yukon	A historic inn that provided lodging in Fort Yukon.
14	Tanana Mission		August 3, 1977 (#77000230)	East of Tanana 65°10′18″N 152°02′17″W / 65.171667°N 152.038056°W / 65.171667; -152.038056 (Tanana Mission)	Tanana	This mission played a key role in the history of the Tanana community.
15	Teklanika Archeological District		January 31, 1976 (#76000171)	On a knoll overlooking the Teklanika River 63°40′35″N 149°45′20″W / 63.6764°N 149.7556°W / 63.6764; -149.7556 (Teklanika Archeological District)	Toklat	An important archaeological site that helps us learn about ancient cultures.
16	Tolovana Roadhouse		October 7, 1988 (#88000402)	Sled Rd. 64°50′52″N 149°48′18″W / 64.847778°N 149.805°W / 64.847778; -149.805 (Tolovana Roadhouse)	Nenana	This roadhouse was a stopping point for people traveling through the area.
17	Woodchopper Roadhouse		July 20, 1987 (#87001201)	Left bank of the Yukon River 1 mile up from Woodchopper Creek 65°20′58″N 143°17′56″W / 65.349444°N 143.298889°W / 65.349444; -143.298889 (Woodchopper Roadhouse)	Eagle	Another historic roadhouse used by people traveling along the Yukon River.

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen for different reasons. Maybe the building was destroyed, or it changed so much that it no longer looks like it did historically.