Russian Bishop's House
The Russian Bishop's House (Russian: Русский Архиерейский Дом), once the Russian Mission Orphanage (Russian: Российская Миссия Орфанадж), is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at Lincoln and Monastery Streets in Sitka, Alaska. It goes back to 1841. Top of the list nearby is Castle Hill, 0.3 mi away.
A museum inside Sitka
You can stay in Sitka
Russian Bishop's House is inside Sitka, which has 31 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1841
Russian Bishop's House dates from 1841. About ↓
An airport 1 miles away
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT) has airline service, about 1 miles from Russian Bishop's House.
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Russian Bishop's House
The Russian Bishop's House (Russian: Русский Архиерейский Дом), once the Russian Mission Orphanage (Russian: Российская Миссия Орфанадж), is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at Lincoln and Monastery Streets in Sitka, Alaska. Built in 1841–43, this log structure is one of the oldest surviving buildings of Russian America, and was one of the centerpieces of the Russian Orthodox church's efforts to spread its influence among the natives of Alaska. It was the home and administrative center of Ivan Veniaminov, the first Bishop of Alaska, later canonized as Innocent of Alaska. The house is now a unit of Sitka National Historical Park, and is administered by the National Park Service.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1841
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966) · National Historic Landmark (1962) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
Where to stay near Russian Bishop's House
Close by, places to stay are in Sitka (31) and Angoon (3).
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Pair a visit with these, within 1 miles.
1in town State parkCastle Hill
2in town National Historical ParkSitka National Historical Park333K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Castle Hill: Postels, Public domain · Sitka National Historical Park: The original uploader was Lordkinbote at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5
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What people ask about Russian Bishop's House
Is Russian Bishop's House in Sitka?
Yes. It’s inside Sitka, AK.
What is the closest airport to Russian Bishop's House?
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT), about 1 miles away.
Where should I stay near Russian Bishop's House?
Sitka (in town, 31 places to stay) and Angoon (42 mi, 3 places to stay).
Local tips in Sitka
People in Sitka have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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