Capital City of Alaska

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Capital City of Alaska
By Sarah Lane
Mar 19, 2006, 19:10 PST

Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Alaska’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital city of Alaska is Juneau.

Learning Links

The Founding of Juneau
The city of Juneau was official established on October 4, 1880 by Joe Juneau and Richard Harris. It was on this day that a “Code of Local Laws” was written down, officially establishing the town.
Source: Nancy Warren Ferrell

A Short History of Juneau
Learn how Juneau transitioned from the fishing grounds for the Tlingit Indians to the capital of Alaska.
Source: Juneau Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

Historic Photos of Juneau
Take a look at how Juneau has changed over the years.
Source: Alaska State Historical Library