Chatham, Alaska

Chatham is a neighborhood of Sitka, Alaska.[1][2] Even though it is within the cities boundaries, Chatham is not actually located within the town itself.[3] It was named for the Chatham Strait. Established in 1905, it was originally a cannery village.[4]

Not to be confused with Port Chatham, Alaska.

References
  1. "Chatham". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  2. "Chatham, Alaska". Google Maps. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  3. "Sitka, Alaska". Google Maps. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  4. "GNIS Detail - Chatham". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-13.

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