Isolated Islands

From Salem Links and Lore

Jeggles Island: Not far from Forest River Park, this island was inhabited briefly in 2001 by a group of homeless men who hid a tent behind some sumac trees.

Marblehead Rock: Though found off the coast of Marblehead Neck, the island is owned by Salem.

Ram Island: Claimed by an angry protester in the late 1960's, who lived there briefly and used a crossbow to hunt.

Coney Island: Once housed a hotel

  • North Gooseberry Island, South Gooseberry Island, Eagle Island, and Great Haste Island: Abandoned

See Also

Vertical File in Salem Collection- Islands (North shore and Salem Harbor)

"Salem Harbor Islands" Salem News, Mar. 27, 2009, p.?