The small town of Anderson, six miles off the Parks Highway at Mile 283.5, is a child of the Cold War.
When the
Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, the federal government began an early warning missile detection program. Clear Air Force Station
became part of that program, and Anderson became the town that housed the construction workers and support personnel of the base.
Blue
Grass and Country Music Live In Anderson
Anderson is known for its Blue Grass Country Music Festival, held the final weekend of July in the huge campground run by the city of Anderson.
If you're a bluegrass country fan, you'll enjoy this. It's a real country music festival, with dozens of excellent musicians.
Little “company
town”that used to be the old Anderson homestead. Subdivided for workers at nearby Clear Air Force Station. School, post office,
some small businesses – and a huge campground with hot showers. Site of the popular yearly Anderson Bluegrass Festival.
ANTIQUES 101
One man’s junk is another man’s history. Yards all over Alaska are littered with old stoves,
1970 Buicks, and other weird stuff that’s just waiting to become interesting again some day.
Getting Clear About Anderson
Population:
546
ALASKA 101
BEARFOOT GUIDES
DENALI 101
