Locust Point, Bronx facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Locust Point
Neighborhood of the Bronx
Country	United States
State	New York
City	New York City
Borough	The Bronx
Community District	The Bronx 10
Area
• Total	1.08 km2 (0.416 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,479
• Density	1,372.7/km2 (3,555/sq mi)
Economics
• Median income	$85,072
ZIP Codes	10465
Area code	718, 347, 929, and 917

Locust Point is a small neighborhood in the southeastern part of the Bronx, a borough of New York City. It is sometimes called Pirate Cove. This area is a peninsula, which means it is mostly surrounded by water but connected to the mainland on one side.

Locust Point is bordered by Harding Avenue to the north. To the east, you'll find the Throgs Neck Bridge. Eastchester Bay lies along its shores. This neighborhood is part of Bronx Community District 10.

The area is known for its single-family houses. Many families with Irish, German, and Italian backgrounds live here. A well-known person who used to live in Locust Point is Michael Kay. He is a famous TV broadcaster for the Yankees baseball team. He also hosts a radio talk show. The Locust Point Yacht Club is located right by the bay.

Exploring Locust Point's History

Locust Point wasn't always connected to the mainland. It used to be an island called Locust Island. A waterway separated it from the rest of the Bronx.

How Locust Point Became Connected

Over time, the waterway was filled in. This process is called landfill. It means that earth and other materials were used to create new land. This new land connected the island to the Bronx. After it was no longer an island, its name was changed to Locust Point.

From Wrights Island to Locust Point

Part of the land created by filling in the waterway was used for the northern ramp and toll plaza of the Throgs Neck Bridge. Before it was called Locust Island, it had another name: Wrights Island. It was named after Captain J. T. Wright, who owned the island a long time ago.