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Point Macartney

Point Macartney

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Petersburg (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 62 ft (18.9 m)
About

between Frederick Sound and Keku Strait, on NW coast of Kupreanof Island, 38 mi. SE of Angoon, Alex. Arch.

History of Point Macartney

Named in 1794 by Captain Vancouver (1798, v. 3, p. 292) for George, Earl Macartney, English Governor of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean and later Governor of Madras, India (Wagner, 1937, p. 395). It was discovered in 1794 by James Johnstone, a member of Captain Vancouver's party. Macartney, Nglish Governor of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean and later Governor of Madras, India (Wagner, 1937, p. 395). It was discovered in 1794 by James Johnstone, a member of Captain Vancouver's party.