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.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Russian Bishop's House (License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Authors, Images).Russian Bishop's House
Lincoln Street, Sitka
Geographical coordinates (GPS) Address Phone number External links Nearby Places Show on map
Continue reading on Wikipedia
Geographical coordinates (GPS)
Latitude | Longitude |
---|---|
N 57.05147 ° | E -135.33101 ° |
Address
Russian Bishops House
Lincoln Street 501
99835 Sitka
Alaska, United States
Open on Google Maps