Rust Island
Rust Island is a cape in Essex, Massachusetts. Rust Island is situated nearby to the hamlet Riverview Landing, as well as near Riverdale.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include First Parish Burial Ground and Beechbrook Cemetery.
First Parish Burial Ground
Cemetery
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The First Parish Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located at 122 Centennial Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Established in 1644, the 2.5 acres site is Gloucester's oldest burying ground.
Gloucester station
Railway station
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Gloucester station is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Located off Railroad Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Gloucester, it serves the Rockport branch of the Newburyport/Rockport Line. Gloucester station is situated 1½ miles southeast of Rust Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dogtown Commons and Gloucester.
Dogtown Commons
Hamlet
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Dogtown is an abandoned inland village in Gloucester on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. Dogtown Commons is situated 1½ miles northeast of Rust Island.
Gloucester
Gloucester is a city in Massachusetts. One of the country's oldest settlements, established in 1623, it serves as America's oldest seaport. Although the sea is contributing less to the city's economy, Gloucester is still a true New England fishing center as immortalized in the movie The Perfect Storm.
Central Gloucester Historic District
Neighborhood
The Central Gloucester Historic District encompasses the historic commercial, civic, and residential core of the fishing community of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Central Gloucester Historic District is situated 2 miles southeast of Rust Island.
Rust Island
- Type: Cape
- Also known as: “Annisquam Island” and “Rusts Island”
- Category: landform
- Location: Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.62648° or 42° 37′ 35″ northLongitude
-70.69532° or 70° 41′ 43″ westElevation
59 feet (18 metres)Open location code
87JFJ8G3+HVGeoNames ID
4949243
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Satellite Map
Discover Rust Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Riverview Landing and Riverview.
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Highlights include Biskie Head and A. Piatt Andrew Bridge.
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