Bethel
Alaska
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City Of Bethel
Mission :
Represent the unified voice of Alaska's municipalities to successfully influence favorable federal and state legislation, programs and policies;
Build consensus and partnerships with organizations and the public to solve Alaska's challenges and
Provide training and joint services to strengthen Alaska local governments.
History :
Bethel was first established by Yup'ik Eskimos who called the village "Mumtrekhlogamute," meaning "Smokehouse People," named for the nearby fish smokehouse. There were 41 people in Bethel during the 1880 U.S. Census.
The Moravian Church established a mission in the area in 1884. A post office was opened in 1905. Before long, Bethel was serving as a trading, transportation and distribution center for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, which attracted Alaska Natives from surrounding villages. The City was incorporated in 1957. Over time, federal and state agencies established regional offices in Bethel.
Represent the unified voice of Alaska's municipalities to successfully influence favorable federal and state legislation, programs and policies;
Build consensus and partnerships with organizations and the public to solve Alaska's challenges and
Provide training and joint services to strengthen Alaska local governments.
History :
Bethel was first established by Yup'ik Eskimos who called the village "Mumtrekhlogamute," meaning "Smokehouse People," named for the nearby fish smokehouse. There were 41 people in Bethel during the 1880 U.S. Census.
The Moravian Church established a mission in the area in 1884. A post office was opened in 1905. Before long, Bethel was serving as a trading, transportation and distribution center for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, which attracted Alaska Natives from surrounding villages. The City was incorporated in 1957. Over time, federal and state agencies established regional offices in Bethel.