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Introduction to Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska, in Prince Of Wales Outer Ketchikan county, is 620 miles NW of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 689 miles NW of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 7,922.
Ketchikan History
Mike Martin purchased 160 acres of land from Chief Kyan in 1885, and this area later became the township of Ketchikan. The Cape Fox Tlingits and Tongass used Ketchikan Creek as a fish camp. They called the area ‘kitschk-hin’ which meant ‘thundering wings of an eagle.’ The large resources of timber and fish attracted the non-natives to Ketchikan. In 1892, the Ketchikan Post Office was established. Seven canneries were in operation by 1936. Later on, several lumber mills opened in the city.
Ketchikan and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Ketchikan
The city of Ketchikan has several museums including the Totem Heritage Center, Dolly’s House Museum, and Tongass Historical Museum. While in the city, one can also visit the Ketchikan Public Library. There are a number of lakes, including Fawn Lake and Scout Lake, which are popular tourist haunts of the city. In addition, the city organizes several recreational events such as the annual Blueberry Festival.
Ketchikan Transportation
The Ketchikan International Airport provides facility for air transportation.
Ketchikan Higher Education
Peninsula College, Whatcom Community College, Western Washington University, Skagit valley College, and Olympic College offer facilities for higher education.
Ketchikan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Ketchikan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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