Sitka in Sitka Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Men of the Hill

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2021

1. Men of the Hill Marker

Inscription.

Men of the Hill. . They called this place Noow Tlein, Novoarkhangel'sk, and Castle Hill. They were the men who worked, fought, and lived here., Andrew P. Johnson , 1898-1986 , Prominent member of the Kiks.ádi clan and a child of the Kaagwaantaan clan:

"And the only place that was called Shee Atiká is the Indian village. The Baranov Hill was an island. At the low tide there would be a sandbar between the round hill and the point. At high tide there would be water. We call that place Noow Tlein."

, Kiril Timofeevich Khlebnikov , 1784-1838 , Assistant chief manager of the Russian American colonies and manager at Novoarkhangel'sk between 1817 and 1832:

"The Novoarkhangel'sk fortress; consisting … of three towers and a battery of 30 cannons … and a two-storied building … which is used by the chief manager, is located on … a kekur. This formation consists of native rock, rising 77 feet above water, topped by a flat area … Below the manager's housing there are the barracks which accommodate 40 workers. Below this on the rocky slope there are warehouses, barracks and other quarters. … These form the middle fortress."

, Fred Wildon Fickett , 1857-1928 , U.S. Signal Corps Private stationed in Sitka from 1882-1884:

"Sitka appears to be quite a pleasant place and I think I shall like [it] here very much. My office is in the Old Russian Governor's palace. I have two large rooms and they are much better than any others in town."

captions: , . Andrew P Johnson (1921) E.W. Meme Collection, Saka National Historical Park , . Fred Wildon Fickett, 1882 Fred Wildon Fickett papers, Archives and Special Collections, Consortium Library, University of Alaska Anchorage , . Background. The Russian-American Company at Sitka Sound, Alaska, 1805 By G.H. Langsdorff Alaska State Library, Alaska Purchase Centennial Collection, P20-142 . This historical marker was erected by Alaska Department of Natural Resources . Alaska Department of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. It is in Sitka in Sitka Borough Alaska

They called this place Noow Tlein, Novoarkhangel'sk, and Castle Hill. They were the men who worked, fought, and lived here.

Andrew P. Johnson
1898-1986 — Prominent member of the Kiks.ádi clan and a child of the Kaagwaantaan clan:

"And the only place that was called Shee Atiká is the Indian village. The Baranov Hill was an island. At the low tide there would be a sandbar between the round hill and the point. At high tide there would be water. We call that place Noow Tlein."

Kiril Timofeevich Khlebnikov
1784-1838 — Assistant chief manager of the Russian American colonies and manager at Novoarkhangel'sk between 1817 and 1832:

"The Novoarkhangel'sk fortress; consisting … of three towers and a battery of 30 cannons … and a two-storied building … which is used by the chief manager, is located on … a kekur. This formation consists of native rock, rising 77 feet above water, topped by a flat area … Below the manager's housing there are the barracks which accommodate 40 workers. Below this on the rocky slope there are warehouses, barracks and other quarters. … These
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form the middle fortress."

Fred Wildon Fickett
1857-1928 — U.S. Signal Corps Private stationed in Sitka from 1882-1884:

"Sitka appears to be quite a pleasant place and I think I shall like [it] here very much. My office is in the Old Russian Governor's palace. I have two large rooms and they are much better than any others in town."

captions:
• Andrew P Johnson (1921) E.W. Meme Collection, Saka National Historical Park
• Fred Wildon Fickett, 1882 Fred Wildon Fickett papers, Archives and Special Collections, Consortium Library, University of Alaska Anchorage
• Background. The Russian-American Company at Sitka Sound, Alaska, 1805 By G.H. Langsdorff Alaska State Library, Alaska Purchase Centennial Collection, P20-142

Erected by Alaska Department of Natural Resources • Alaska Department of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 57° 2.918′ N, 135° 20.293′ W. Marker is in Sitka, Alaska, in Sitka Borough. Marker is atop Castle Hill in Baranof Castle State Historic Site. It can be reached via a stairway from Lincoln Street or an accessible but steep

Marker detail: Andrew P. Johnson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2021

2. Marker detail: Andrew P. Johnson

paved path from Harbor Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sitka AK 99835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Castle Hill (-1804) (here, next to this marker); Ladies of the Hill (here, next to this marker); History of Castle Hill (1804-1867) (a few steps from this marker); In This Place (a few steps from this marker); Noow Tlein (a few steps from this marker); American Flag Raising Site (a few steps from this marker); A Town for an Empire (a few steps from this marker); History of Castle Hill (1867-) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sitka.

Marker detail: Fred Wildon Fickett image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2021

3. Marker detail: Fred Wildon Fickett

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2021

4. Men of the Hill Marker

The John O'Connell Bridge over Sitka Channel is visible in the background.

Marker background (original) image. Click for full size.

G.H. von Langsdorff (via Alaska State Library, Alaska Purchase Centennial Collection) / Fair use, 1805

5. Marker background (original)

Drawing of establishment of the Russian-American Company at Norfolk, Sitka Sound, Alaska, 1805. From Langsdorff's Voyages and Travels in Various parts of the world, during the years 1803-1807.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.