Information About

Baranof

Baranof

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Sitka
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 95 ft (28.96 m)
About

at head of Warm Spring Bay, on E coast of Baranof I., 19 mi. E of Sitka, Alex. Arch.

History of Baranof

A post office named Baranoff was established here in 1907 and was discontinued in 1912. It was reestablished in 1917; name changed to Baranof in 1930. The town was probably named for Baranof Island.