Sitka, Alaska (@ Daryl Pederson/Age Fotostock)

Sitka, Alaska (@ Daryl Pederson/Age Fotostock)

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• On this date in 1867, the U.S. flag was first raised in this town.""Today\s a holiday for the whole state, but the big party is right here
• You\re looking at one of the largest incorporated cities in the U.S. by area (larger than the state of Delaware)…""But fewer than 9,000 people live here
• This fishing town is proud to be part of our 49th state. But before the stars and stripes flew here...""Which country ruled this northern land?
• The price tag for this large territory seemed steep in 1867, when some derided the purchase as “Seward\s Folly.” But we\re talking about a biiiiiiig place…""So the cost per square acre was literally pocket change