Some information about Juneau, Alaska

Nestled deep within the northern reaches of the Inside Passage is Alaska's first truly American city. Founded 13 years after the purchase of Alaska in 1867, it was Juneau (named after Joe Juneau, a drunkard who unwillingly discovered gold, and died penniless), and more importantly its gold, that captured the imagination of the American public.

The mountains that cradle Juneau were rich in low-grade gold ore, eventually resulting in the famous Juneau and Treadwell mines, which nurtured the city for half a century. Although the mines have long since closed, the Gold-Rush flavor of Juneau's early days lingers in such landmarks as the gold-rush style saloons and the Last Chance Mining Museum. Even though it has become a modern city, much of the free-and-easy atmosphere still remains. Juneau boasts modern hotels and shopping areas, office buildings, museums, churches, and fine restaurants, no to mention the incredible wilderness surrounding the city.

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Datepad™ members from Juneau, Alaska

On this page you will find a sample of members from the city of Juneau, Alaska. In some cases, there aren’t sufficient results for this specific city, so we will also display some members from Alaska, and the entire country of United States. Clicking on a name or photo will take you to that members profile where you can learn more about them.