Ohagamiut is an abandoned village located in the Bethel Census Area of southwestern Alaska. Once a thriving Yup’ik settlement along the Kuskokwim River, it was deserted in the 1940s as residents relocated to nearby communities. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Bethel Census Area
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 61°34′N, 160°20′W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9)
Established: Early 19th century
Disestablished: 1940s
Comments: Ohagamiut, also known as Okhogamute, was first documented by Russian explorers in 1818. In 1892, it became the site of the first Roman Catholic mission in western Alaska. The 1880 U.S. Census recorded a population of 130 residents. By the 1940s, inhabitants had moved to towns like Kalskag, Aniak, and Bethel, leading to its abandonment.
Remains: The village site is located just 3 miles east of Upper Kalskag. While specific details about remaining structures are limited, the area is recognized as a historical site.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: Ohagamiut is sometimes confused with another Yup’ik village on the Yukon River called Ohogamiut, which is presently an Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (ANVSA).
