Information About

Poorman

Poorman

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 502 ft (153.01 m)
About

population 20, on left bank of Poorman Creek, 7 mi. SW of Sulatna Crossing and 44 mi. S of Ruby, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts.

History of Poorman

This mining camp into being with the discovery of gold on Poorman Creek in 1913 and was named for the stream. A post office was maintained there from 1915 to 1952.