Getters Island

Getter's Island, previously known as Abel's Island, is a small island in the in , . It is best known as the location of the execution of Charles Getter, the last person to be publicly executed in Pennsylvania.
Wikipedia
  • Islet
  • …lies at an elevation of 161 feet (49 metres)
  • Description: island in the Delaware River in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Also known as
    “Abel’s Island”
    “Ables Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Easton–Phillipsburg Toll Bridge and Easton House.
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The is a modified…
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, also known as the Bachmann Publick House…
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is a place of worship.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Easton and Phillipsburg.
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is one of three cities, along with …
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is an urban town in northwest …
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is a township in , United States. is situated 2½ miles northeast of Getters Island.

Getters Island

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Latitude
40.69806° or 40° 41′ 53″ north
Longitude
-75.2027° or 75° 12′ 10″ west
Open location code
87G6MQXW+6W
Open­Street­Map ID
way 575384698
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­wood
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
5191040
Wiki­data ID
Q49638989

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Getters Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Getters Island”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as North End and College Hill.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Cornerstone Church and Lafayette College Post Office.

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