Rampart, Alaska facts for kids
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Rampart
Dleł Taaneets
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Cabin in Rampart, owned by novelist Rex Beach.
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Location of Rampart, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 169.90 sq mi (440.04 km2) |
| • Land | 169.83 sq mi (439.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 0.34/sq mi (0.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99767
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-64820 |
Rampart is a small community in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Koyukon language is Dleł Taaneets. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts for population but isn't officially a city or town. Rampart is located in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. In 2020, 57 people lived there.
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History of Rampart
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A famous writer named Rex Beach (1877-1949) moved to Rampart in 1900. This was during the time of the Klondike Gold Rush, when many people went to Alaska hoping to find gold. Rex Beach didn't find much gold himself. However, his experiences in Alaska helped him write a book called The Spoilers. This book became very popular. It was even made into a movie five different times!
In the 1950s, there was a big idea to build a huge hydroelectric dam near Rampart. This project was called the Rampart Dam. If it had been built, it would have created the largest man-made lake in the world. But many people protested against the dam. Because of these protests, the project was never started.
Geography of Rampart
Rampart is located in a part of Alaska that is mostly land. The area is about 168.8 square miles (439.85 square kilometers). Two creeks, Minook Creek and Baker Creek, are close to Rampart. Minook Creek is just to the east, and Baker Creek is to the south.
Population Changes in Rampart
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 110 | — | |
| 1900 | 211 | — | |
| 1910 | 119 | −43.6% | |
| 1920 | 121 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 103 | −14.9% | |
| 1940 | 106 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 94 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 49 | −47.9% | |
| 1970 | 36 | −26.5% | |
| 1980 | 50 | 38.9% | |
| 1990 | 68 | 36.0% | |
| 2000 | 45 | −33.8% | |
| 2010 | 24 | −46.7% | |
| 2020 | 57 | 137.5% | |
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The United States government counts the population every ten years. This is called a census. Rampart first appeared in the 1880 census as a village. It became a mining town around 1900, and its population grew. Over the years, the number of people living in Rampart has changed. For example, in 2010, there were 24 people, but by 2020, the population had grown to 57.
Most people living in Rampart are Native American. A smaller number of residents are White or from other backgrounds.
Notable People from Rampart
Some interesting people have lived in or been connected to Rampart:
- Wyatt Earp: A famous lawman, gambler, and prospector.
- Josephine Marcus Earp: The common-law wife of Wyatt Earp.
- Rex Beach: A well-known novelist, as mentioned in the history section.
- Mary Jane Fate: An important Native American activist.
- Georgianna Lincoln: She served as a state representative and senator in Alaska.
See also
In Spanish: Rampart (Alaska) para niños
