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USA Guide

Alaska

Sitka

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Perched on the seaward edge of the Inside Passage, Sitka ranks as one of Alaska's prettiest and most historic towns. The Russians established a fort here in 1799 and Sitka subsequently became the capital of Russian America, witnessing transfer of ownership to the US in 1867. Sitka today earns its keep mostly from fishing and tourism and offers a wealth of great outdoor opportunities.