Gibraltar Island
Nickname: Gem of Lake Erie | |
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View of the island from South Bass Island, Ohio | |
Gibraltar Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lake Erie |
| Coordinates | 41°39′30″N 82°49′14″W / 41.6582°N 82.8206°W |
| Area | 6.55 acres (2.65 ha) |
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United States | |
Gibraltar Island (or the "Gem of Lake Erie") is an island in Ohio, located within Lake Erie. This small 6.55-acre (2.6 ha) island is just offshore of South Bass Island. It is part of Put-in-Bay Township, Ottawa County, Ohio.
The rocky island is named for its resemblance to the Rock of Gibraltar.