Vanderbilt Hill, Juneau

Vanderbilt Hill is a populated place in Juneau, Alaska, United States. Located on the eastern shore of Gastineau Channel, it is named for John W. Vanderbilt, a local businessman who lived in the area between 1906 and 1907.

It is 3 miles (5 km) northwest of the city of Juneau. The name was published in 1957 by R. N. DeArmond and entered into the Geographic Names Information System on March 31, 1981.[1]

References

  1. ↑ USGS GNIS Feature Detail Report: Vanderbilt Hill

Coordinates: 58°20′42″N 134°29′32″W / 58.34500°N 134.49222°W / 58.34500; -134.49222


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