Pooles Island facts for kids
Pooles Island in 2020
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| Location | Chesapeake Bay |
| Coordinates | 39°17′07″N 76°15′57″W / 39.28528°N 76.26583°W |
| Length | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
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| State | Maryland |
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| Population | 0 (2020) |
Pooles Island is a small island located in the Chesapeake Bay. It is part of Harford County, Maryland. The island is found southeast of the southern tip of Gunpowder Neck.
About Pooles Island
Pooles Island is a small piece of land that measures about 1.5 kilometers (almost 1 mile) long. It is not very big, but it has an interesting history. The island is currently uninhabited, meaning no people live there.
The Pooles Island Lighthouse
A very important building on Pooles Island is the Pooles Island Light. A lighthouse is like a tall tower with a bright light at the top. It helps ships find their way and stay safe at sea, especially at night or in bad weather. The lighthouse on Pooles Island was built a long time ago to guide boats in the Chesapeake Bay.
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