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=U.S. Army Telegraph =



U.S. Army Telegraph way-station at Tanana Crossing (Tanacross) about 1904 or 05. Operated by an Army Unit named the WAMCATS (Washington-Alaska-Military-Cable-And-Telegraph-System). Three soldiers were stationed here to provide maintenance on the telegraph line. Local people were hired to assist as needed.

The telegraph was built throughout Alaska, and was used for communicating with other military posts around the United States.