Haines, Alaska
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Unincorporated
Population: 1,714
City Hall: 907-766-2231
Haines is a community on the shores of a fjord, beneath towering mountains on which glaciers can be seen. Originally settled by Tlingit Indians because of its mild climate and abundance of fish and game. Haines, as a white settlement, was established in 1880 as a Presbyterian mission. The settlement was named after the secretary of the Presbyterian Home Mission, Mrs. F.E. Haines.
Haines later drew adventurers during the Klondike gold rush. It served as an important supply base for Porcupine mining districts as well as the beginning of the Dalton Trail to the gold fields.
The U.S. Army constructed its first permanent out post in the Territory of Alaska. Fort Seward was decommissioned after WWII. It now serves as homes, lodging and cultural attractions.
Over 40 resident artists live and work here many medias are used: wood, silver, film, paint, silk-screen and fabric to name a few. Beautiful spacious state parks and a 48,000-acre Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve surround Haines. There are maintained hiking trails, sport fishing, raft & kayaking trips available. You can drive from the continental United States, fly or take a boat to Haines.
APT Alaska in Haines offers Hydro power to the people of Haines and telephone service with Internet to Haines and the Chilkat Valley. We also offer paging service.
