Norton Sound · AK
St. Michael
A Russian redoubt that became the gold rush gateway.
- Population
- 456 (2020 census)
- Redoubt
- 1833
- Fort St. Michael
- 1897
Then
- 1833
The Russian-American Company founds Redoubt St. Michael to trade with the Yup'ik.
- 1897
Fort St. Michael is built, and the town becomes a main gateway to the interior.
- 1969
St. Michael incorporates.
Now
Many residents descend from Yup'ik and Russian families. This place includes Stebbins and Stuart Island.
4 tide stations around St. Michael
- St. Michaelin town
- Stebbins, Norton Sound8.5 mi
- North Bay, Stuart Island18.0 mi
- Pikmiktalik River entrance22.2 mi