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Wrangell’s Declining Presidential Turnout
For the past six presidential races, voter turnout at Wrangell’s precinct has declined. Where did all the voters go?
Fish Trapped: Salmon Streams of Wrangell’s APA Cannery
To understand how Wrangell’s Alaska Packers Association cannery produced tons of canned salmon each year, here are the freshwater streams that provided the salmon.
The Wrangell Population Project
The census is more than a number — it’s a story. Since 1839, twenty different censuses of Wrangell have shown its growth and resilience over time.
Etched in Memory: The Artwork of Vincent Colyer
Following the Bombardment of Wrangell, Vincent Colyer published detailed artwork of Fort Wrangel and Ḵaachx̱ana.áakʼw which challenged the Army’s version of events.
Walking the Bombardment of Wrangell
While Wrangell has grown since 1869, many of the places mentioned in the Bombardment of Wrangell story can still be visited on foot today.
Reading Wrangell’s Historic Newspapers
Wrangell boasts some of Alaska's most historic newspapers, dating back to 1885. These publications were instrumental in shaping the community's development and preserving a glimpse into its rich history.
Capturing Wrangell: The Photos of Eadweard Muybridge
In 1868, legendary photographer Eadward Muybridge took the first known photos in Wrangell history. His photos are a gateway to the past, a snapshot in time just after the U.S. Army arrived.
“Feed My Sheep:” The Letter That Brought Sheldon Jackson to Alaska
Rev. Sheldon Jackson's long legacy in Alaska began with a March 1877 letter by Josiah Sawyer Brown, a Fort Wrangel soldier.
Wrangell Votes for U.S. House
Since statehood, Wrangell has voted on Alaska's delegate to the United States House of Representatives. Here are the results.