Ellis Island

geographical name

El·​lis Island ˈe-ləs How to pronounce Ellis Island (audio)
island in southeastern New York in Upper New York Bay

Note: Ellis Island served as an immigration station from 1892 to 1954.

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“Ellis Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ellis%20Island. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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