Nut Island
Nut Island is a former island in Boston Harbor, part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. The island has been connected through a short causeway to the end of Houghs Neck, becoming part of the mainland of Quincy, Massachusetts.- Cape
- …lies at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres)
- …is also known as “Nut Islet”
- Description: Peninsula in Massachusetts
Places of Interest
Highlights include Peddocks Island and Hangman Island.
Peddocks Island
Park
Peddocks Island is one of the largest islands in Boston Harbor.
Hangman Island
Islet
Hangman Island, also known as Hayman's Island…
Sheep Island
Island
Sheep Island is a small uninhabited island of about…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Germantown and Adams Shore.
Germantown
Hamlet
Germantown is a primarily residential neighborhood in the city of Quincy, Massachusetts. Germantown is situated 1½ miles south of Nut Island.
Adams Shore
Hamlet
Adams Shore is a neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts. Adams Shore is situated 2 miles southwest of Nut Island.
Nut Island
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Latitude
42.27927° or 42° 16′ 45″ north
Longitude
-70.95394° or 70° 57′ 14″ west
Open location code
87JF72HW+PC
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In Other Languages
“Nut Island” goes by many names.
- German: “Nut Island”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Houghs Neck and Rock Island.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Houghs Neck and Quincy Great Hill.
Massachusetts: Highlights
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