History of Nenana

Nenana, named for the nearby stream, became a base for railroad construction in 1916 near the location of the Nenana Indian Mission, (also called St. Marks Indian Mission) established in 1907. On July 15, 1923, President Warren Harding drove the golden spike at the north end of the 700-foot steel bridge over the Tanana River, marking the completion of the railroad. The population of the village was 190 in 1910; 634 in 1920; 291 in 1930; 231 in 1939; and 242 in 1950. The Nenana post office was established in 1908 (Ricks, 1965, p. 45). See Tortella.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Nenana

Tortella,

Beth T-otono Dochaget, Neenano- Xudochaget, Toch-edha Neek-a Dochaget,

Nenana,

Sawmill Island,

Linder Lakes, Nenana City Pond,

East Middle River, Little Nenana River, Nenana River, West Middle River,

Lost Slough, Nunivak Slough, Soldier Slough,

Clear Creek, Fish Creek, Glacier Creek, Julius Creek, Seventeenmile Slough,

North Nenana,