Fascinating Facts about Juneau Alaska

Juneau, Alaska, is not only a one-of-a-kind city, but also a capital 

A mining camp sprang up not long after Juneau and Harris staked out a 160-acre townsite 

Harris, in his capacity as town clerk, decided to give the new settlement the name Harrisburg 

Harrisburg was the original name of Juneau

but the city also went by another name. Twice, Juneau has been given a new name.

Early in 1881, the town's name was changed to honour the naval lieutenant commander stationed there

The town of Harrisburg in Juneau was renamed Rockwell.

The Juneau gold rush was the first in Alaska and led to the establishment of the state capital.