Cecil E. Rhode

Cecil E. Rhode (July 7, 1902 – December 3, 1979) was an American writer and journalist known for his writings about Alaska, particularly in National Geographic. Active professionally from 1933 until his death, Rhode was best known for bringing wide exposure to the public about the wilds of Alaska.

Not to be confused with Cecil Rhodes.
Cecil E. Rhode
BornJuly 7, 1902
Mohall, Renville County, North Dakota, United States
DiedDecember 3, 1979(1979-12-03) (aged 77)
Cooper Landing, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
OccupationHunter, journalist, writer for National Geographic, Sports Afield
SpouseHelen E. Rhode

Rhode is the older brother of Leo Franklin Rhode (1908–2002), who came to Alaska with Cecil in 1933 and also settled on the Kenai Peninsula. Leo Rhode served as a business, civic and political leader in Homer for many decades. Their cousin, Clarence Rhode (1913–1958), followed the brothers to Alaska, arriving in 1935 at their urging. Clarence Rhode was an official with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service until his death in a plane crash.

The mountain overlooking his Cooper Landing home of 42 years was named Cecil Rhode Mountain in 1981.[1]

References
  1. "Cecil Rhode Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2020-03-01.


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