Goose Island, New York facts for kids
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Goose Island, New York
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 Goose Island, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 972554 |
Goose Island is a small community, also known as a hamlet, in Argyle, Washington County, New York, United States. It is a quiet place with farms and homes. You can find it along County Route 47, close to where the towns of Argyle and Hebron meet.
What is a Hamlet?
A hamlet is a very small settlement, often even smaller than a village. It usually has only a few homes or farms. Hamlets do not have their own local government. Instead, they are part of a larger town or county. Goose Island is a great example of a peaceful hamlet.
Life in Goose Island
Goose Island is known for its farms and homes. Many of these are clustered near the intersection of County Route 47 and Goose Island Road. One special place here is the Goose Island Potato Farm. The McKernon families who own the farm often host "U-Pick" events. This means you can visit the farm on certain weekends and pick your own potatoes! It's a fun way to see how food is grown.
Weather Events
On Monday, August 10, 2020, the U.S. National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado touched down near Goose Island. This type of tornado is called an EF-1. Luckily, there was only minor damage to the roofs and sides of nearby homes. No one was hurt during the event. However, many trees were snapped or pulled out of the ground.
This was the first confirmed tornado in the town of Argyle since 1950. Tornadoes are not very common in Washington County. Records show that at least five tornadoes have been confirmed in the county since 1950.
