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Barbadoes Island
Barbadoes Island PA from Bridgeport Viaduct leafless.jpg
The southeast end of Barbadoes Island as seen from the Norristown High Speed Line
Geography
Location Schuylkill River
Coordinates 40°06′49″N 75°21′24″W / 40.1135°N 75.3566°W / 40.1135; -75.3566
Area 90 acres (36 ha)
Administration
State Pennsylvania
County Montgomery County
Township West Norriton Township
Demographics
Population None
Haws Avenue Bridge to Barbadoes Island PA
The private Haws Avenue bridge is the only road access to the island. (US 202 crosses the island but has no exit)

Barbadoes Island is an island in the Schuylkill River in West Norriton Township, south of Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Southbound U.S. Route 202 and various localized rail lines cross over the eastern tip of the island. It is about 90 acres (36 ha) in size.

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