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Hankinson Peninsula

Hankinson Peninsula

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Hoonah-Angoon (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1430 ft (435.86 m)
About

Between Dixon Harbor and Torch Bay, 47 mi SE of Mount Fairweather, St. Elias Mts.

History of Hankinson Peninsula

Named for Commander Ray L. Hankinson, U.S.Coast Guard (1879-1966), Inspector of Lighthouses for Alaska (1912-1913), who was responsible for the installation of acetylene lamps as aids to navigation.