Alaska's cities
Ester, Alaska
Mining was reason behind town west of Fairbanks
Alaska.com
Ester is 8 miles west of Fairbanks in Interior Alaska.
Ester has about 1,700 residents, many of whom work at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Tourism related to the mining history of the area contributes to the economy. An old mining camp, for example, offers a dinner show during the summer.
Fairbanks also provides a variety of employment opportunities.
About 10 percent of the population is Alaska Native or part Native. Ester residents have an active community association and volunteer fire department.
Ester is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
History
Ester was originally a mining camp established before 1905 near Ester Creek. It was first reported in 1908 by the U.S. Geological Survey. Ester Gold Camp was established in 1936.
The community has grown as a result of borough land lotteries.
Source: Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development
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