McGrath is a city and village on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska, United States. Landmarks include McGrath Airport, McGrath Army Airbase and KSKO.
- CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- Population301 (2020 U.S. Census)
McGrath is a city and village on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska, United States. Landmarks include McGrath Airport, McGrath Army Airbase and KSKO.
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Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
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The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
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Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
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6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The Old Town McGrath site, across the river from present-day McGrath, was a meeting and trading place for Big River, Nikolai, Telida, and Lake Minchumina villagers.
In 1904, Abraham Appel established a trading post in Old Town. In 1906, gold was discovered in the Innoko District, and in 1907, and at Ganes Creek. Since McGrath was the northernmost point on the Kuskokwim River accessible by large riverboats, it became a regional supply center. A town was established at the site of Old McGrath in 1907, and was named for Peter McGrath, a local United States Marshal. The Iditarod Trail also contributed to McGrath's role as a supply center. From 1911 to 1920, hundreds of people walked and mushed over the trail on their way to the Ophir gold districts. Mining sharply declined after 1925.
After a major flood in 1933, some residents moved across the river. Changes in the course of the river eventually left the old site on a slough, making it useless as a river stop. In 1940, an airstrip was cleared, the United States Federal Aviation Administration built a communications complex, and a school was opened. McGrath became an important refueling stop for Lend-Lease equipment during World War II.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article McGrath, Alaska, revision 1376328892 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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McGrath's population was 301 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 346 in 2010.
McGrath Airport
McGrath Army Airbase
A view of McGrath
A view of McGrath