Kenai Peninsula · AK

Seldovia

"Herring Bay," across Kachemak Bay from the road.

Population
235 (2020 census)
Russian post
1787
Incorporated
1945

Then

  1. 1787

    Russian hunters set up a trading post here.

  2. 1945

    Seldovia incorporates on May 7.

  3. 1964

    The earthquake drops the land six feet, flooding the boardwalk. The town is rebuilt higher.

Now

Seldovia has no road; charter boats take anglers out. This place covers Port Graham, Port Chatham and the Barren Islands.

6 tide stations around Seldovia

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