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Kassianmute

Kassianmute

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Dillingham (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 131 ft (39.93 m)
About

on right bank of Togiak River, 5 mi. SW of Kashiagamiut and 50 mi. ENE of Goodnews, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts.

History of Kassianmute

This Eskimo village, which had two dance houses, was first mentioned by Ivan Petroff in the 10th U.S. Census. The name means "Kiassian people." Its population in 1880 was 615, in 1890 it was 50; it is now abandoned.