"Chugiak, Alaska Information"
These pages under construction. Started 3/4/2009
Will have lots more Chugiak, Alaska History & picture albums soon.
The name "Chugiak" comes from a Dena'ina word meaning "Place Of Many Places".
Chugiak was first heavily settled in the 1950s, primarily by homesteading former military personnel who had served in Alaska during World War II.
It is currently one of the main sites of suburban expansion near Anchorage.
Component communities of Chugiak include Birchwood and Peters Creek.
Chugiak-Eagle River Historical Society
P.O. Box 670573
Chugiak, Alaska 99567-0573
(907) 688-4706
Reid Alaska History
Gib & Eileen Reid started north to Alaska from Chicago, Illinois June 1, 1947.They drove a military surplus jeep with a 6’ canvas covered trailer hitched behind with everything they owned in it and $300.00 in their pockets.
Eileen and Gib arrived in Anchorage July 21 1947 with every thing, and $40 left in their pockets.
Just got started on the story of the move
Gib & Eileen's Move to Alaska in 1947
Story of Gib & Eileen & Early Chugiak, Alaska
Got a few pictures in the album tonight 3/9/2009
Picture Album of early Chugiak, Alaska
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