Washington Islamd Wisconsin

Washington Island is an island of the state of Wisconsin situated in Lake Michigan. Lying about 7 miles northeast of the tip of the Door Peninsula, it is part of Door County, Wisconsin. The island has a year-round population of 708 people according to the 2010 census. It has a land area of 60.9 km and comprises over 92 percent of the land area of the town of Washi…
Washington Island is an island of the state of Wisconsin situated in Lake Michigan. Lying about 7 miles northeast of the tip of the Door Peninsula, it is part of Door County, Wisconsin. The island has a year-round population of 708 people according to the 2010 census. It has a land area of 60.9 km and comprises over 92 percent of the land area of the town of Washington, as well as all of its population. The unincorporated community of Detroit Harbor is situated on the island. It is the largest in a group of islands that includes Plum, Detroit, Hog, Pilot, Fish, and Rock Islands. These islands form the Town of Washington. Detroit Harbor bay is on the south side of the island. A large part of Washington Island's economy is based on tourism.
  • Location: Door County, Wisconsin
  • Population: 708 (2010)
  • Area: 23.51 sq mi (60.9 km²)
  • Length: 6 mi (10 km)
  • Width: 5 mi (8 km)
  • Highest elevation: 705 ft (214.9 m)
  • State: Wisconsin

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