A military, judicial, transportation, and communications hub for interior Alaska at the turn of the century, Fort Egbert was established as a control station and headquarters for northern Alaska in 1889.
While many historic roadhouses have burned or have rotted away, Slaven’s Roadhouse has been restored and now serves as a public use cabin and landmark along the river between Eagle and Circle. The National Park Service restored Slaven's Roadhouse to its original 1938-42 condition. Slaven's Roadhouse continues to serve the public as a landmark along the Yukon River. It is open to public access and frequently has people spending the night while traveling up and down the river.
