NPS Unit · Washington, D.C., United States
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island is a National Park Service unit in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 88.5 acres (35.8 ha), established in 1932.
NPS Unit · Washington, D.C., United States
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Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 88.5 acres (35.8 ha) |
| Length | 1 miles (1.1 km) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Coordinates | 38.8972° N, 77.0642° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island is an 88.5-acre (358,000 m2) island and national memorial located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. During the Civil War, it was used as a training camp for the United States Colored Troops. The island was given to the federal government by the Theodore Roosevelt Association in memory of the 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. Until then, the island had been known as My Lord's Island, Barbadoes Island, Mason's Island, Analostan Island, and Anacostine Island. The island is maintained by the National Park Service, as part of the nearby George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 3.4 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 21.3 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 28.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Theodore Roosevelt Island?
Theodore Roosevelt Island is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8972° N, 77.0642° W).
When was Theodore Roosevelt Island established?
Theodore Roosevelt Island was established in 1932, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Theodore Roosevelt Island?
Theodore Roosevelt Island covers 88.5 acres (35.8 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt_Island — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/this/ — Official park page.