This Day iin Alaska History-April 20th, 1888

By Alaska Native News on Apr 20, 2026   Featured, This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History  

  It was on April 20th, 1888, that the Metlakahtla Post Office first opened its doors on Annette Island. It opened to serve the Tsimshian community that had migrated from British Columbia. Its first Postmaster was Father William Duncan. Ther post office suffered a rocky beginning. One year after opening for business, it closed down. […]