Kennecott Mines
Also known as AHRS Site No. XMC-001; Kennecott
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Kennecott Mines was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 12, 1978. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Jun 23, 1986, one of 33 in Alaska. The Register lists it for its industry and engineering, at the national level. The district takes in 42 historic buildings. The listing covers 7,700 acres.
What it isAbandoned townsite and historic district in Alaska, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 276 MB · National Archives↗1978 to today
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1986Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Finding Kennecott Mines
Southeast of Kennecott Glacier on N bank of National Creek, in McCarthy, AK
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Kennecott Mines
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Kennecott Mines
Is Kennecott Mines on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 12, 1978 (Register number 78003420).
Is Kennecott Mines a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jun 23, 1986. Alaska has 33 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Kennecott Mines?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Kennecott Mines?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 276 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75325832 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.