Preserved Ghost Towns in Alaska
2 documented towns
There are 2 preserved ghost towns documented in Alaska. Preserved ghost towns still stand much as they did in their heyday — original buildings, intact streetscapes, and interiors that feel frozen in time. Many are protected as state or national historic sites.
Notable examples include Independence Mine, Kennecott. They cluster most densely in Matanuska-Susitna County, Valdez-Cordova County. Access details are sparse for this group — research each destination before setting out.