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Government Indian School

Haines, Alaska • Haines County

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About This Property

Source: AI Generated

The Government Indian School in Haines, Alaska, was a residential school established in 1905 to educate Alaska Native children. The campus originally included several wood-frame buildings constructed in a utilitarian style, designed to house students and staff and provide classroom facilities.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.4
Listed Date
2/8/1980
Other Names
Ahrs Site No. Skg-075;Bia School;City Multipurpose Bldg.

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Education
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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