Isles of Shoals
The Isles of Shoals are a group of small islands and tidal ledges situated approximately 6 miles (10 km) off the east coast of the United States, straddling the border of the states of Maine and New Hampshire.
Isles of Shoals | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 42°58′53″N 70°36′41″W |
| Total islands | 9 (Maine: 5; New Hampshire: 4) |
| Major islands | Appledore, Star, Smuttynose |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| States | Maine and New Hampshire |
| Counties | York County, Maine / Rockingham County, New Hampshire |
| Towns | Kittery, Maine / Rye, New Hampshire |
Isles of Shoals | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Nearest city | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Area | 145.6 acres (58.9 ha) |
| Built | 1614 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000325 |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 1974 |
They have been occupied for more than 400 years, first by fishing communities and more recently as the site of private homes, a large seasonal hotel and a marine research facility.
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