Aleutian Islands · AK

Adak

The westernmost city in the US, an old Navy town.

Population
171 (2020 census)
Navy base closed
1997
Incorporated
2001

Then

  1. Early 1800s

    The Unangan abandon the island.

  2. WWII

    Army bases here support the campaigns against Kiska and Attu.

  3. 1997

    The Naval Air Facility closes on March 31.

  4. 2001

    Adak incorporates.

Now

Adak refuels fishing fleets and runs a seafood plant. The last in-person vote in a presidential election is cast here. This place covers Great Sitkin, Kanaga, Tanaga and Gareloi.

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