McCarthy Power Plant
Also known as AHRS Site No. XMC-035; Mother Lode Coalition Mining Co. Power
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About McCarthy Power Plant
McCarthy Power Plant, at At McCarthy Creek, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 26, 1979. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level.
What it isMcCarthy, Alaska, listed on the NRHP in Valdez-Cordova Central Area, Alaska. 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 · 20 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
At McCarthy Creek, McCarthy · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1McCarthy Power PlantStart here
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McCarthy General StoreBuilding · 0.2 mi on
Memories of McCarthy Power Plant
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Questions about McCarthy Power Plant
Is McCarthy Power Plant on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 26, 1979 (Register number 79003752).
Is McCarthy Power Plant a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alaska has 33 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Kennecott Mines, 5.7 miles away.
Can you visit McCarthy Power Plant?
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 McCarthy Power Plant?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 75325836 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.