Territory of Alaska

Territory of Alaska
Organized incorporated territory of the United States
1912–1959
Flag of Alaska

Map of the Territory of Alaska
CapitalJuneau
 • TypeOrganized incorporated territory
History 
• Territory of Alaska
May 17 1912
January 3 1959
Preceded by
Succeeded by
District of Alaska
Alaska

The Territory of Alaska or Alaska Territory was an organized incorporated territory of the United States from August 24, 1912,[1] until Alaska was granted statehood on January 3, 1959. The territory was previously Russian America, 1784–1867; the Department of Alaska, 1867–1884; and the District of Alaska, 1884–1912.

  1. ^ 37 Stat. 512

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