List of islands of Alabama facts for kids

Did you know that the state of Alabama has many islands? An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. Alabama has islands in its rivers and along its beautiful coastline. These islands are home to different kinds of plants and animals. They also play a big part in the state's history and environment.

What Makes an Island?

Islands can form in many ways. Some are created by rivers changing their paths over time. Others are formed by the ocean, like sandbars that grow into islands. In Alabama, you'll find both types. River islands are often found in large rivers like the Tennessee River or the Alabama River. Coastal islands are located in the Gulf of Mexico or nearby bays.

Alabama's Coastal Islands

Alabama's coast is famous for its sandy beaches and warm waters. Several islands protect the mainland from ocean storms. They also provide important homes for wildlife.

Dauphin Island

One of the most well-known coastal islands is Dauphin Island. It's a long, thin island at the mouth of Mobile Bay. This island is a popular spot for tourists. It's also a crucial stop for birds migrating across the Gulf of Mexico. Many different bird species rest here during their long journeys.

Other Coastal Islands

• Gaillard Island: This island was actually built by people! It was created using sand and mud dredged from Mobile Bay. It's now an important nesting site for many seabirds.
• Perdido Key: Part of this barrier island stretches into Alabama. It's known for its white sand beaches and is a great place for outdoor activities.
• Mon Louis Island: Located in Mobile County, this island is home to communities and offers views of the bay.

River Islands in Alabama

Many of Alabama's islands are found within its rivers. These islands are often formed by the river's flow. They can be small, rocky outcrops or larger pieces of land with trees.

Blakeley Island

Blakeley Island is a large island in the Mobile River. It has a rich history. During the American Civil War, it was the site of the Battle of Fort Blakeley. Today, it's an important industrial area.

Islands with Common Names

You might notice many islands in Alabama share names. For example, there are several "Big Island" and "Goat Island" locations. This often happens because the names describe something simple about the island.

• Big Island in Baldwin County
• Big Island in Mobile County
• Goat Island in Coosa County
• Goat Island in Mobile County

Historical Islands

Some islands listed in historical records no longer exist or are not recognized as islands today. This can happen due to changes in river flow, erosion, or human development. For example, Brush Creek Island and Chigger Island are noted as historical. This means they might have disappeared or merged with the mainland over time.

Protecting Alabama's Islands

Islands are important for the environment. They provide homes for wildlife and help protect coastlines and riverbanks. Many efforts are made to keep these islands healthy and safe for future generations.

List of Islands in Alabama

Here is a list of some of the islands found in Alabama:

• Aikin Island
• Alligator Island
• Barton Island
• Bee Tree Island - historical
• Bell Island
• Bellefonte Island
• Big Island - Baldwin County
• Big Island - Mobile County
• Big Island - historical - Chilton County
• Big Island - historical - Tuscaloosa County
• Big Rock
• Big Rock Island
• Bilbo Island
• Blakeley Island
• Brush Creek Island - historical
• Buck Island - Colbert County
• Buck Island - Limestone County
• Buck Island - Mount Carmel, Marshall County
• Buck Island - historical - Columbus City, Marshall County
• Buckmans Island
• Buffalo Island
• Buffingtons Island
• Bullocks Islands
• Burman Island
• Buzzard Island - Montgomery County
• Buzzard Island - Shelby County
• Byrams Island
• Caddell Island
• Canal Island
• Cat Island
• Cedar Island - Mobile County
• Cedar Island - historical - Coosa County
• Cedar Island - Lauderdale County
• Chigger Island - historical
• Colbert Island - historical
• Colgins Island - historical
• Colvins Island
• Cooper Island
• Copeland Island
• Corn Island - historical
• Cox Island - historical
• Crawfords Island - historical
• Crow Creek Island
• Crusoe Island - historical
• Curry Island
• Isle aux Dames
• Dans Island
• Dauphin Island
• Deadlake Island
• Denson Island - historical
• Drake Island
• Dutch Island
• Eagle Island - historical
• Eagle Nest
• Edith Hammock
• Elliott Island
• Esslinger Island
• Falling Rock
• Fennel Island - historical
• Fig Tree Island
• Finley Island
• Fisher Island
• Five Acre Island - historical
• Flint Creek Island
• Flint River Towhead - historical
• Forty Acres Island - historical
• Foshee Islands
• Gaillard Island
• Gallus Island
• Gardiner Island
• Gibson Towhead
• Gilchrist Island - Coosa County
• Gilchrist Island - historical - Lawrence County
• Ginhouse Island
• Goat Island - Coosa County
• Goat Island - Cullman County
• Goat Island - Marshall County
• Goat Island - Mobile County
• Goat Island - Shelby County
• Goat Towhead
• Godfreys Island
• Geese Island
• Goose Pond Island
• Gourd Island - historical
• Grande Batture Islands
• Grass Island
• Gravine Island
• Grissom Island
• Gull Island
• Gum Island
• Gun Island
• Haines Island
• Hales Island - historical
• The Hammock
• Harmons Island
• Harrys Island - historical
• Isle aux Herbes
• Hillmans Island - historical
• Hobbs Island - Madison County
• Hobbs Island - Wilcox County
• Hodge Island
• Hog Island - Cherokee County
• Hog Island - historical - Colbert County
• Hollingers Island
• Houses Island
• Houstons Island - historical
• Howard Island - historical
• Hurricane Island
• Jacks Island - historical
• Jackson Island
• Jim Burns Island
• Jones Field
• Keeling Island
• Kings Island - historical
• Knight Island - historical
• Knowles Island
• Kogers Island
• Kogers Rock - historical
• Lady Island
• Larkins Towhead - historical
• Larry Island
• Lenhart Island
• Little Bay Island
• Little Buck Island - historical
• Little Dauphin Island
• Little Island
• Little Peach Island - historical
• Little Rock Island
• Little Sand Island
• Littles Island - historical
• Long Island - Jackson County
• Long Island - Mobile County
• Manacks Island - historical
• Mariner Island
• Marsh Island - Grand Bay, Mobile County
• Marsh Island - Heron Bay, Mobile County
• Mason Island - Limestone County
• Mason Island - historical - Talladega County
• McCoys Island - historical
• McDuffie Island
• McKee Island - historical
• Merkl Island
• Mon Louis Island - Mobile County
• Monger Island
• Mound Island
• Mud Island
• Mule Island
• The Negrohead - historical
• Noman Towhead
• Noxubee Island
• Ogletree Island
• Ohio Island - historical
• Ono Island
• Parker Island
• Patton Island
• Peach Island
• Pelican Island
• Perdido Key
• Peters Island
• Pine Island - historical
• Pinto Island
• Pippin Towhead
• Polk Island - historical
• Price Island
• Prince Island
• Pruetts Island
• Rabbit Island
• Raccoon Island
• Real Island
• Resting Island - historical
• Richardson Island
• Robbers Island
• Robertsons Island - historical
• Robinson Island - Orange Beach, Baldwin County
• Robinson Island - Stiggins Lake, Baldwin County
• Rock Garden
• Rock Island - historical
• Round Island - Clarke County
• Round Island - Mobile County
• Russell Island
• Sam Acre Island
• Sand Island - historical
• Sedge Grass Island - historical
• Sevenmile Island
• Sheep Island - historical
• Shiny Rock
• Sipsey Island - historical
• Smith Island - Choctaw County
• Smith Island - Monroe County
• Smith Island - Shelby County
• Snake Island
• South Island
• South Rigolets Island
• State Line Island
• Steamboat Island - historical
• Steins Island
• Strawberry Island
• Streets Island
• Sweetgum Island - historical
• Tait Island
• Ten Islands - historical
• Terrapin Island
• Thompsons Island - historical
• Tick Island - historical
• Traylor Island
• Treasure Island
• Turkey Chute Island - historical
• Turtleback Island
• Twelvemile Island
• Twelvemile Rock
• Vienna Island - historical
• Walker Island - Baldwin County
• Walker Island - historical - Colbert County
• Ware Island
• Waterloo Island - historical
• Weaver Island
• Whites Island
• Wildmans Island
• Woods Island - St. Clair County
• Woods Island - Tallapoosa County
• Woody's Island
• Wortham Mill Island
• Youngs Island - Dadeville, Tallapoosa County
• Youngs Island - Our Town, Tallapoosa County