Gibraltar Island

Gibraltar Island
Nickname: Gem of Lake Erie
View of the island from South Bass Island, Ohio
Gibraltar Island
Geography
Area6.55 acres (2.65 ha)
Administration
United States

Gibraltar Island (or the "Gem of Lake Erie") is an island in Ohio, located within Lake Erie. This small 6.55-acre (0.026 km2) island is just offshore of South Bass Island. It is part of Put-in-Bay Township, Ottawa County, Ohio.

The rocky island is named for its resemblance to the Rock of Gibraltar.

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