Interesting Facts about Hyder
Here is an article I found today. My DW was rasied in Stewart when they build Granduc Mine from the early 60’s to late 70’s. She and her friends has great stories from Hyder / Stewart, like crashing ...
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Can't get the link to work either. Hyder is one of those places I wonder why it even exists. Stewart is a nice town, well kept, paved streets, attractive homes and business and Hyder is a dump. (with bears)
Hyder is also the only town in Alaska that does not use the 907 area code, but uses the same one as does BC. Until a few years ago, Hyder kids went to school in Stewart as Hyder didn't have a school. So the Hyder kids grew up singing "God save the Queen" in school. BC paid to educate the US kids without a charge from what I heard. Finally the State of Alaska accepted their responsibility to educate the children of Hwyder and built a school there.
The fish and chips at the Bus in Hyder may be the only redeeming quality to Hyder IMHO. LOL
Hyder is also the only town in Alaska that does not use the 907 area code, but uses the same one as does BC. Until a few years ago, Hyder kids went to school in Stewart as Hyder didn't have a school. So the Hyder kids grew up singing "God save the Queen" in school. BC paid to educate the US kids without a charge from what I heard. Finally the State of Alaska accepted their responsibility to educate the children of Hwyder and built a school there.
The fish and chips at the Bus in Hyder may be the only redeeming quality to Hyder IMHO. LOL
