Just Room Enough Island facts for kids
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 Just Room Enough
Location in New York
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| Location | Thousand Islands |
| Coordinates | 44°20′33.5″N 75°55′29.5″W / 44.342639°N 75.924861°W |
| Archipelago | Thousand Islands |
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United States
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| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Alexandria |
| Village | Alexandria Bay |
Just Room Enough Island, also known as Hub Island, is a tiny island in the Thousand Islands chain. This chain of islands is located in New York, United States. The island is famous for being one of the smallest inhabited islands in the world. It is about 3,300 square feet in size, which is roughly the size of a tennis court. On this small piece of land, you can find a house, a tree, some shrubs, and a small beach.
History of Just Room Enough Island
The Sizeland family bought this island in the 1950s. They wanted a special place for their holidays. So, they built a house right on the island. Because the island is so small, people often joke about it. In 2010, a newspaper called Washington Post wrote that "one misstep and you're swimming." This means it's easy to accidentally fall into the water!
Where is Just Room Enough Island?
Just Room Enough Island is located on the Saint Lawrence River. This river forms part of the border between the United States and Canada. The island is found between two other islands: Heart Island and Imperial Isle. It is very close to the US border with Canada. The island is part of Alexandria Bay. This is a village within the town of Alexandria, which is in Jefferson County, New York.
