Cayuga Island
Cayuga Island is an island in Niagara County, New York, United States. The Niagara River flows along the south side of the island, and a stream, Little River (also called "Little Niagara River"), forms a channel along the north side.
Little River, and Cayuga Island on right | |
Cayuga Island Cayuga Island | |
Geography | |
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Location | Niagara River |
Coordinates | 43°04′24″N 78°57′29″W |
Area | 140 acres (57 ha) |
Length | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) |
Width | 0.35 mi (0.56 km) |
Highest elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
Administration | |
United States | |
State | New York |
County | Niagara County |
It is part of the LaSalle area of Niagara Falls, New York. It consists of middle-class housing and a city park.
The island is believed to be the place where 17th-century French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle built his barque called Le Griffon in 1679.
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