Rock Island [1]
About
Rock Island is an island in the Town of Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York. It covers about 0.6 hectares (1.4 acres), with 0.6 km (0.3 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 80 m (263 ft) above sea level.
The island is the site of Rock Island Light, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and it is operated as Rock Island Lighthouse State Park. The light was first built in 1848, and the original brick house and light were replaced in 1882 by a separate iron tower.
Facts
| Location | Town of Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.57 ha (1.41 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.56 km (0.35 mi) |
| Highest point | 80 m (263 ft) above sea level |
| Park | Rock Island Lighthouse State Park |
| Heritage listings | NRHP 78001855 Rock Island Light |
| Nearest places | Winter Island, 128 m (0.08 mi) southwest Lasalle Island, 128 m (0.08 mi) southwest Rock Island Reef, 158 m (0.10 mi) west |
| Nearest town | Fishers Landing, NY, 810 m (0.50 mi) southeast |
| Coordinates | 44.28033, -76.01662 |
| Official name record | GNIS 979978 |
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (public domain).
- Area and shoreline computed from map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
- Elevation: U.S. Geological Survey 3D Elevation Program (public domain).
- Wikipedia: Rock Island Light