Sanish, North Dakota
Sanish is an unincorporated community in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. Sanish is located along North Dakota Highway 23 and Lake Sakakawea, west of New Town. Description The present community of Sanish was established in 1953, when the original Sanish townsite was inundated by Lake Sakakawea. Old Sanish, as the original town is now known, was a Native American community; after its evacuation, its residents moved to Sanish and New Town. References External links Former municipalities in North Dakota Unincorporated communities in Mountrail County, North Dakota Unincorporated communities in North Dakota Populated places established in 1953 1953 establishments in North Dakota Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation