Overview
The Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Valley, north of Anchorage, is one of Alaska's fastest-growing regions, with Wasilla and Palmer as its main towns.
History
In 1935, the federal government settled farm families from the Midwest in the valley as part of a New Deal project, the Matanuska Colony.
Today
The Alaska State Fair in Palmer is famous for giant vegetables, and many Mat-Su residents commute to Anchorage.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.