Snettisham is a former populated place located in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska. Once a small settlement, it is now primarily known for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project, which supplies a significant portion of Juneau’s electricity. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: City and Borough of Juneau
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 57°59′03″N, 133°47′17″W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9)
Established: Late 19th century
Disestablished: Not officially disestablished; population declined over time
Comments: Captain George Vancouver named Snettisham in 1794 after the village of Snettisham in Norfolk, England. The area was once a small settlement but is now uninhabited. The nearby Snettisham Hydroelectric Project is a 78 MW power plant that supplies approximately 78% of the electricity for Alaska Electric Light & Power. Snettisham is a locale and former populated place in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, United States.
Based on the mainland coast of Stephens Passage, it is 31 miles (50 km) southeast of the city of Juneau. The area was named by George Vancouver in 1794; the bay on which Snettisham was located (Port Snettisham) was named for the town of Snettisham in England. It was established as a gold- and silver-mining camp around 1895, its operations being linked to those in the immediate Juneau area, and it remained a small harbor village until 1926.
Remains: The area is now largely overgrown, with few visible remnants of its past structures.
Current Status: Uninhabited
Remarks: Snettisham’s historical significance lies in its contribution to Alaska’s hydroelectric power infrastructure, providing a substantial portion of Juneau’s electricity needs.
