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Cape Field at Fort Glenn (Umnak Island)

Fort Glenn, Alaska • Aleutian Islands County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Cape Field at Fort Glenn is a former U.S. Army airfield and coastal defense site located on Umnak Island in Alaska. The site encompasses remnants of airfield infrastructure and defensive emplacements crucial to the Aleutian Islands campaign.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
7550
Listed Date
5/28/1987
Other Names
Umnak Airport

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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