Pope's Flat facts for kids
Pope's Flat (sometimes called Pope's Island) is one of four islands owned by the town of Stratford, Connecticut. It is the second largest of these islands. You can find it in the Housatonic River, located between two major roads, I-95 and the Merritt Parkway.
The island is north of the Moses Wheeler Bridge and south of the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge. It's also near other islands like Carting Island and Peacock Island (Connecticut). Pope's Flat is not a place where people live. Only visitors like people who like to fish (anglers), those who watch birds, and duck hunters come to the island sometimes.
About the Island
41°13′10″N 73°6′37″W / 41.21944°N 73.11028°W Pope's Flat is a small island. It sits about 3 feet (0.91 m) above the water. This means it's not very high up from the river's surface.
Getting to Pope's Flat
Since Pope's Flat is an island, the only way to get there is by boat. There are no bridges or roads leading to it.
