Northwest Arctic · AK
Kotzebue
The old trading hub where three rivers meet the sound.
- Population
- 3,102 (2020 census)
- Incorporated
- 1958
- Wind farm
- 1997
Then
- 1818
Otto von Kotzebue explores the sound.
- 1899
A post office opens.
- 1958
Kotzebue incorporates.
- 1997
The northernmost US wind farm starts turning.
Now
Qikiqtaġruk, "small island," is home to NANA Regional Corporation and the visitor center for Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
2 tide stations around Kotzebue
- Kotzebuein town
- Cape Krusenstern22.3 mi