District of Alaska

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District of Alaska
Incorporated and unorganized territory of the United States
1884–1912
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History
• District of Alaska	May 17, 1884
• Territory of Alaska	August 24, 1912
Preceded by Succeeded by Department of Alaska Territory of Alaska

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The District of Alaska was the federal government’s designation for Alaska from May 17, 1884, to August 24, 1912, when it became Alaska Territory. Previously (1867–1884) it had been known as the Department of Alaska, a military designation.

The designation as a district meant that Alaska became an incorporated but unorganized territory with a civil government. The governor of the District of Alaska was appointed by the president of the United States.