Our History Founded in September 1898 as "Strong and 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, as 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.

Current Day Through our 122 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.

Our Community Ketchikan, Alaska, is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s famed Inside Passage—a network of waterways that snake through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world—Ketchikan is best known for three things: feisty salmon, idyllic scenery, and an incredibly rich Alaska Native culture.

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Tongass Trading Company has a long history of providing Alaskans with the equipment needed to work smarter and play harder.

Since 1898 we have been proud to supply our community with exceptional products that make life easier in this beautiful, but rugged land. We look forward to supplying you with the gear you will need for your Alaskan adventure.

Stop by one of our stores and pick up some authentic Alaskan souvenirs and gifts at remarkable prices.  Our team looks forward to meeting you on your trip to the last frontier.

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