How did Anchorage, AK get its name?

Good question, actually! And one I didn't know the answer to despite living here for more than half my life. read more

"The Anchorage." It was actually the U.S. Post Office that formalized the name "Anchorage" soon afterwards, and they make the rules, so it stuck. More here from the CIHS, which is an interesting read if you're curious: Anchorage History. read more

Alaska got its name from the Aleut word "alaxsxaq," which refers to a piece of land the sea is directed toward. Russia only used "Alaska" in reference to the Alaskan Peninsula, but the United States decided to refer to the entire territory as Alaska after its purchase. read more