Tongass Trading Company

Tongass Trading Company Tongass Trading Co. is Alaska’s oldest continuously operating store. Serving SE AK since 1898! Founded in September, 1898 as "Strong & Johnstone Co."

by Ketchikan pioneers Henry C. Strong and Frederick C. Johnstone, it was renamed Tongass Trading Company in 1900, and incorporated in October, 1901. At the turn of the century, Tongass Trading Company supplied the miners and mining camps throughout Southeast Alaska. In the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, Tongass Trading Company provided supplies, gear and storage to the commercial halibut fishing fleet, a

s well as household goods, clothes and groceries to local residents. In the mid and latter part of the 20th century, Tongass also supplied the booming logging camps of Southeast Alaska. Through the years, Tongass Trading Company has kept pace with progress and the changing industries of Alaska. Today, Tongass Trading Company supplies commercial and sport fishing gear, hardware, furniture and clothing to industry and residents of Southeast Alaska. Additionally, Tongass Trading Company is a popular stop for cruise ship travelers looking for uniquely Alaskan curios, gifts and souvenirs.

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06/14/2026

🎆 Happy 4th of July, everyone! Let's celebrate with fireworks, BBQs, and time with loved ones. Stay safe and have fun! 🎉✨ All Tongass Trading Co. stores are OPEN today!

04/18/2026

We love it here in Ketchikan. That’s why we love selling fan merch for it. Check us out if you visit Ketchikan this summer!!

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04/08/2026

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04/03/2026

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04/02/2026

We recently updated our website and here are just some of the things we love! If there is anything you wish was on there please comment below, we would love to hear about your experience on it🤩

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04/01/2026

Worried you might be forgetting something for your Alaskan Cruise? Check out our Alaska travel ready collection on our website! Enjoy *FREE shipping on orders $100 or more on this specific collection till April 4th!

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201 Dock Street
Ketchikan, AK
99901

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+19072255101

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