Clark's Island facts for kids

This article is about Clark Island (disambiguation). For other uses, see Clark's Island (disambiguation).

The Duxbury Pier Light with Clark's Island in the distance

Clark's Island is a small island located in Duxbury Bay in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It was named after John Clark, who was the first mate on the famous ship, the Mayflower. This ship brought the Pilgrims to New England.

The Pilgrims first thought about building their settlement on Clark's Island. However, they decided to settle a bit further south. This new settlement became the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Today, Clark's Island is still a part of Plymouth.

Where is Clark's Island?

Clark's Island and Saquish Head visible from NASA's Landsat 3

Clark's Island is found in Duxbury Bay. Even though it is physically closer to the town of Duxbury, the island is officially part of Plymouth.

Other areas like Saquish Neck and Gurnet Point, which are part of Duxbury Beach, also belong to Plymouth. The island is located north of the Duxbury Pier Light. This lighthouse is often called "Bug Light" by local people. Clark's Island is also west of Saquish Head.

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