Country United States Census area Yukon-Koyukuk Local time Friday 12:54 AM | State Alaska Time zone Alaska (AKST) (UTC-9) | |
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Medfra is an unincorporated community located in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska.
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Map of Medfra, Alaska, USA
Geography
Medfra is located on the north bank of the Kuskokwim River, about 50 km (31 mi) by air northwest of Nikolai.
History
Medfra may have been a small seasonal camp for Alaska Natives before the arrival of Europeans in Alaska. Early in the 20th century, a trading post and boat landing called "Berrys Landing" were established at Medfra. A post office was open from 1922 to 1955.
References
Medfra, Alaska Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA