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Gould Island

Gould Island lies east of in in . It is a part of the town of and has a land area of 55.3 acres.
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Wikipedia
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in the United States of America
  • Also known as: “Aguspemokick Island”, “Aquibinocket Island”, “Aquopimoquk Island”, “Gold Island”, “Gould’s Island”, and “Goulding’s Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include United States Naval War College and Naval War College Museum.

College
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The Naval War College is the staff college and "Home of Thought" for the United States Navy at in . The NWC educates and develops leaders, supports defining the future Navy and associated roles and missions, supports combat readiness, and strengthens global maritime partnerships. is situated 2 miles south of Gould Island.

Museum
The in , is one of 10 official American operated by the United States Navy, under the direction of the Naval History & Heritage Command and in co-operation with the . is situated 2 miles southeast of Gould Island.

Bridge
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The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the in . is situated 2 miles south of Gould Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Middletown and Jamestown.

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.

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is village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Bay. is 25 miles south of and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation.

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is a beautiful seaside city in that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

Gould Island

Latitude
41.5345° or 41° 32′ 4″ north
Longitude
-71.34436° or 71° 20′ 40″ west
Elevation
49 feet (15 metres)
Open location code
87HCGMM4+R7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 22691388
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
5222389
Wiki­data ID
Q5588278
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Satellite Map

Discover Gould Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Gould Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Gould Island”
  • Dutch: “Gould Island”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Conanicut Park and Narragansett Terrace.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gould Island and St Mark’s Catholic Cemetery.

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