Cemeteries in Anchorage (Municipality)
Alaska, United States
The Municipality of Anchorage, located in south-central Alaska, was officially founded in 1915 as the construction headquarters for the Alaska Railroad.
The area was originally inhabited by the Dena’ina Athabascans, an Indigenous people who have lived in the region for centuries. European American settlers arrived in the early 20th century, and the town rapidly developed as a transportation and military hub. Anchorage grew significantly during World War II and the Cold War, with the establishment of nearby military bases. In 1975, the city and surrounding boroughs unified to form the Municipality of Anchorage. Today, it is Alaska’s largest city and economic center.
Cemeteries such as Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery preserve the histories of early settlers, veterans, and members of the Alaska Native and immigrant communities that shaped the region.
The area was originally inhabited by the Dena’ina Athabascans, an Indigenous people who have lived in the region for centuries. European American settlers arrived in the early 20th century, and the town rapidly developed as a transportation and military hub. Anchorage grew significantly during World War II and the Cold War, with the establishment of nearby military bases. In 1975, the city and surrounding boroughs unified to form the Municipality of Anchorage. Today, it is Alaska’s largest city and economic center.
Cemeteries such as Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery preserve the histories of early settlers, veterans, and members of the Alaska Native and immigrant communities that shaped the region.
Cemeteries & Memorials in Anchorage and Sub-Regions
- Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, 8,865 records