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Prince of Wales Island

Prince of Wales Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 135 mi (217.26 km)
Elevation:
  • 1014 ft (309.07 m)
Bays:
Cliffs:
Islands:
About

largest island of Alex. Arch.

Prince of Wales Island is the 4th largest island in the United States, 2nd largest island in Alaska, and 97th largest island in the world.

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History of Prince of Wales Island

According to Baker (1906, p. 511), The earliest use of this name appears to be in the treaty between Great Britain and Russia of February 16-28, 1825; obviously named for the Prince of Wales of England.