Castle Island (Massachusetts)
| Castle Island | |
|---|---|
Fort Independence at Castle Island | |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°20′15″N 71°00′38″W / 42.3375980°N 71.010605°W |
| Area | 22 acres (8.9 ha) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Administered by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
Castle Island is a peninsula in South Boston on the shore of Boston Harbor. In 1928, Castle Island was connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land and is thus no longer an island. It has been the site of a fortification since 1634, and is currently a recreation site and the location of Fort Independence.