Description
Baranof is located at head of Warm Spring Bay, on E coast of Baranof I., 19 mi. E of Sitka, Alex. Arch.
History
A post office named Baranoff was established here in 1907 and was discontinued in 1912. It was reestablished in 1917; name changed to Baranof in 1930. The town was probably named for Baranof Island.