Fort William H. Seward

 (1898-1943) - A U.S. Army post established as Haines Mission in 1898 near present day Haines, Haines Borough, Alaska. The post was made permanent on 3 Mar 1904 and named Fort William H. Seward for Secretary of State William H. Seward, who purchased Alaska for the U.S. in 1867. Renamed Chilkoot Barracks in G.O. 54, 13 Dec 1922. Abandoned in 1943. Also known as Fort Seward (3).

History
Fort Seward was the last of 11 military posts established in Alaska during Alaska's gold rush (1896-1903). Established to preserve law and order in the gold camps, the fort also provided a U.S. military presence in Alaska during boundary disputes with Canada.

The post was first garrisoned on 27 Sep 1904 by Colonel Thomas C. Woodbury and three companies of the 3rd U.S. Infantry.

Chilkoot Barracks was placed in caretaker status in 1943 and sold in 1947.

Current Status
Near Haines, Haines Borough, Alaska.

Sources:
 * , page 20

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Seward