Wickets Island facts for kids
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Postcard view c. 1940s
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 Wickets Island
Location in Massachusetts
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| Coordinates | 41°44′14″N 70°39′13″W / 41.7373271°N 70.6536437°W |
| Area | 0.0071875 sq mi (0.018616 km2) |
| Length | 0.1 mi (0.2 km) |
| Highest elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| Municipality | Wareham |
Wickets Island is a small island in Wareham, Massachusetts. It covers about 4.6 acres (1.9 hectares). The island is located in Onset Harbor, about 1,100 feet (335 meters) from the shore.
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Exploring Wickets Island's Past
Wickets Island gets its name from Jabez Wicket. He was a member of the Wampanoag people. People believe he lived on the island in the late 1700s.
How the Island Was Formed
Wickets Island was formed a very long time ago. This happened at the end of the last Ice Age. Huge glaciers moved across the land. As they melted, they left behind piles of sand and soil. This material is called a glacial moraine. The island's soil is good for plants to grow. However, it is not suitable for farming.
Homes and Changes on the Island
For many years, a house stood on Wickets Island. It was built in the 1800s. Sadly, this house burned down in 1981.
In 2003, a person bought the island. They planned to build a fancy new house there. But in 2016, a group called the Buzzards Bay Coalition bought the island. They wanted to protect it.
Wickets Island Today: A Place for Everyone
The Buzzards Bay Coalition bought Wickets Island to make it part of the Onset Bay Center. This center helps people explore the water. Now, the island is protected forever. It is being fixed up so everyone can enjoy it.
You can visit Wickets Island for many fun activities:
- Boating
- Paddling
- Quahogging (finding clams)
- Swimming
- Exploring the beach
