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Anchor Point, Alaska: North America's Most Westerly Highway Point

So says the large sign next to this Alaskan highway. It's such an important spot that there's also a bench, flagpole, historical marker, and monument.

Address:
Old Sterling Hwy, Anchor Point, AK
Directions:
South end of town. From Hwy 1/Sterling Hwy turn west at the Anchor River Inn onto Old Sterling Hwy. You'll immediately see the sign, bench, flagpole, historical marker, and monument on the left.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Sign with words,

North America's Most Westerly Highway Point

There's another Westerly Highway Point sign about 1.5 miles west off the old Sterling Hwy near the entrance to the Halibut State Campground.

[NomadikCulture, 08/15/2019]

Sign with words,

North America's Most Westerly Highway Point

How far west can you go? This sign tells you! Anchor Point, Alaska. There's a sign, a plaque and even a bench for your selfie. Quite corny, but worth stopping on the way to or from Homer.

[Mike Rogulski, 09/02/2016]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Beatrice the BeeBeatrice the Bee, Anchor Point, AK - 3 mi.
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Big Silver SalmonBig Silver Salmon, Homer, AK - 15 mi.
In the region:
Lost Seafarers' Memorial, Homer, AK - 19 mi.

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