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Sulzer

A ghost town of unknown status in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County, Alaska.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Sulzer ghost town, Alaska
Photo: Harris & Ewing (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Alaska
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Sulzer just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Charles August Sulzer (February 24, 1879 – April 15, 1919) was a veteran of the Spanish-American War veteran who served as a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Territory of Alaska from 1917 t

Sulzer is the lone documented ghost town in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County — for now.

The story of Sulzer

Alaska's ghost towns are the most extreme on the continent — total commitment, total abandonment, everything preserved by the cold.

Charles August Sulzer (February 24, 1879 – April 15, 1919) was a veteran of the Spanish-American War veteran who served as a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Territory of Alaska from 1917 to 1919.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Sulzer is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Sulzer is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Sulzer FAQs

Where is Sulzer located?
Sulzer is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County, Alaska. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Sulzer in?
Sulzer sits in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County, Alaska. See our full guide to ghost towns in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Sulzer?
Charles August Sulzer (February 24, 1879 – April 15, 1919) was a veteran of the Spanish-American War veteran who served as a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Territory of Alaska from 1917 to 1919.
What remains at Sulzer today?
The on-the-ground condition of Sulzer is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Sulzer?
Here's the honest truth: access to Sulzer is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Charles A. Sulzer”), CC BY-SA.

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