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Ellamar

Ellamar

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 69 ft (21.03 m)
About

population 46, on E shore of Virgin Bay, 40 mi. NW of Cordova, Chugach Mts.

History of Ellamar

The Ellamar Mining Co. was formed in 1898, a year after the first claims were located. A post office was established at this copper mining camp in 1900; it was discontinued in 1929 (Ricks, 1965, p. 19).