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Fairbanks, Alaska

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Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks is a city in Alaska. It is the biggest city in the interior part of the state and has over 32,000 people living there. The city is very far north, just south of the Arctic Circle, which makes it one of the coldest places in the United States.

The city started in 1901 when a man named E. T. Barnette set up a trading post by the Chena River. Gold was found nearby, and this brought many people to the area. Because of this, Fairbanks grew quickly and became an official city in 1903.

Today, Fairbanks is known for its very cold winters. The city is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which is the main campus of the University of Alaska system. Fairbanks also has an important airport called the Fairbanks International Airport. The city remains a center for education and industry in northern Alaska.

Images

A photograph of the United States Post Office and Courthouse building in Fairbanks, Alaska during twilight.
Historic Main School building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Constitution Hall, a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Historic Mary Lee Davis House in Fairbanks, Alaska
Taxicabs waiting at the Alaska Railroad depot in Fairbanks, ready to welcome travelers.
A detailed relief map of Alaska, showing the state's natural landscape and terrain.
Map showing the geography and country borders of North America.
An old photo showing the first camp set up in Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1903.
A historic photograph of the main street in Fairbanks, Alaska during the 1950s, showing two men walking along the sidewalk.
A statue of the 'Unknown First Family' standing proudly in a snowy plaza in Alaska.

Related articles

Arctic Circle
E. T. Barnette
Chena River
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska system
Fairbanks International Airport

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