Medfra, Alaska

Medfra is an unincorporated village located in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska.

Geography

Medra is located at , on the north bank of the Kuskokwim River, about 50 km (30 miles) by air northwest of Nikolai.

History

Medfra may have been a small seasonal camp for Alaska Natives before the arrival of Europeans in Alaska. Early in the 20th century, a trading post and boat landing called "Berrys Landing" were established at Medfra. A post office was open from 1922 to 1955.

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