Nuchek, Alaska facts for kids
Nuchek (also called Núciq or Начек) was a small village in Alaska, a state in the United States. It is now an abandoned place. You can find Nuchek on Hinchinbrook Island. This island is located in Port Etches bay, which is part of Prince William Sound.
Nuchek is about 50 miles (80 km) west of the Copper River mouth. It is also about 432 miles (695 km) west of Sitka.
History of Nuchek Village
The area where Nuchek was located was first noted by Captain James Cook. He was a famous explorer who sailed through the region between 1776 and 1779. Later, the Alaska Commercial Company used Nuchek as a trading station. This means it was a place where people could buy and sell goods.
The last chief of Nuchek passed away in 1928. After his death, the Alutiiq people who lived there moved away. This is why Nuchek became an abandoned village.
Population Changes in Nuchek
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 74 | — | |
| 1890 | 145 | 95.9% | |
| 1900 | 144 | −0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Nuchek was first counted in the U.S. Census in 1880. A census is a count of all the people living in a place. In 1880, Nuchek had 74 residents.
By 1890, the population of Nuchek grew to 145 people. The village was last counted in the 1900 census, which showed 144 residents. After 1900, Nuchek was no longer listed in the census. This shows how the village eventually became abandoned.
