Cedar Island (Dukes County, Massachusetts) facts for kids
 Cedar Island
Location in Massachusetts
Cedar Island
Location in the United States
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| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 41°30′18″N 70°41′52″W / 41.5051089°N 70.6978079°W |
| Archipelago | Elizabeth Islands |
| Total islands | 1 |
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United States
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| The Elizabeth Islands |
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| Major Islands listed in order from east to west |
| Nonamesset Uncatena Naushon Pasque Nashawena Penikese Cuttyhunk |
| Minor Islands: |
| Bachelor Baret Bull Cedar Gosnold Gull Rock Veckatimest Weepecket Islands |
Cedar Island is a small, quiet island located in Massachusetts, USA. It's part of a chain of islands called the Elizabeth Islands. This island is known for its many cedar trees, which is how it got its name!
Discover Cedar Island
Cedar Island is found in Dukes County, Massachusetts. It sits about 2.3 miles (3.7 kilometers) southwest of a town called Woods Hole. The island is also part of the Town of Gosnold.
Why is it Called Cedar Island?
The island's name, Cedar Island, comes from the many small cedar trees that grow there. These trees are a common sight on the island. Long ago, on maps from 1911, it was even called "East Buck Island."
Part of the Elizabeth Islands
Cedar Island is one of the beautiful Elizabeth Islands. This group of islands stretches out between Monohansett Island and Nonamesset Island. The Elizabeth Islands are a chain of islands off the coast of Massachusetts. They are known for their natural beauty and calm waters.
