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Marshall

formerly Fortuna Ledge

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Original power plant

Marshall is located on the north bank of Polte Slough, north of Arbor Island, on the east bank of the Yukon River in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. It lies on the northeastern boundary of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. An expedition came upon an Eskimo village at this site in 1880, called "Uglovaia." Gold was discovered on nearby Wilson Creek in 1913. "Fortuna Ledge" became a placer mining camp, named after the first child born at the camp, Fortuna Hunter. Its location on a channel of the Yukon River was convenient for riverboat landings. A post office was established in 1915, and the population grew to over 1,000. Later the village was named for Thomas Riley Marshall, Vice President of the United States under Woodrow Wilson from 1913-21. The community became known as "Marshall's Landing." When the village incorporated as a second-class city in 1970, it was named Fortuna Ledge, but was commonly referred to as Marshall. The name was officially changed to Marshall in 1984. 


Original tank farm

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Marshall Facts

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Economy

Marshall has a seasonal economy with most activity during the summer. Fishing, fish processing and BLM fire fighting positions are available seasonally. 39 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Subsistence activities supplement income. Salmon, moose, bear, and waterfowl are harvested. Trapping provides some income.

Culture and Activities

Marshall is a traditional Yup'ik Eskimo village. Subsistence and fishing-related activities support most residents. Members of the Village of Ohogamiut also live in Marshall. Sale, importation, and possession of alcohol are banned in the village. Many residents have boats, and in winter they rely on snow machines and dog teams for transportation.

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