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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ellis_IslandEllis Island - Wikipedia

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   Ellis Island is in Upper New York Bay, east of Liberty State Park and north of Liberty Island. While most of the island is in Jersey City, New Jersey, a small section is an exclave of New York City. [7] [8] The island has a land area of 27.5 acres (11.1 ha), much of which is from land reclamation. [9]

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3. www.statueofliberty.org › ellis-islandEllis Island | Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

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   Learn about the history and significance of Ellis Island, the symbol of the American Dream and the gateway for millions of immigrants. Explore the museum, the records, and the foundation that preserves and shares this heritage.

4. www.history.com › topics › immigrationEllis Island: Records, Passengers & Immigration - HISTORY

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   Oct 27, 2009 · Ellis Island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Located at the mouth of Hudson River between ...

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   What is the story behind Ellis Island?

   • THE JOURNEY. THE ARRIVAL. the story. Ellis Island may not appear large on a map, but it is an unparalleled destination in United States history. After welcoming more than 12 million immigrants to our shores, Ellis Island is now a poetic symbol of the American Dream. The immigrant experience comes to life in this fascinating, world class museum.

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   Is Ellis Island open to the public?

   • It has been part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument since 1965 and is accessible to the public only by ferry. The north side of the island is a national museum of immigration, while the south side of the island, including the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital, is open to the public only through guided tours.

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   Is Ellis Island a symbol of the American Dream?

   • After welcoming more than 12 million immigrants to our shores, Ellis Island is now a poetic symbol of the American Dream. The immigrant experience comes to life in this fascinating, world class museum. Walk the halls of the former processing station to discover the trials and triumphs of the people who passed through the Golden Door

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   When did Ellis Island close?

   • Ellis Island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Located at the mouth of Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, Ellis Island saw millions of newly arrived immigrants pass through its doors.

   Ellis Island: Records, Passengers & Immigration - HISTORY

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   How did Ellis Island get its name?

   • The name derives from Samuel Ellis, a Welshman who bought the island in 1774. In the 19th century, Ellis Island was the site of Fort Gibson and later became a naval magazine. The first inspection station opened in 1892 and was destroyed by fire in 1897.

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   How many immigrants live on Ellis Island?

   • Located at the mouth of Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, Ellis Island saw millions of newly arrived immigrants pass through its doors. In fact, it has been estimated that close to 40 percent of all current U.S. citizens can trace at least one of their ancestors to Ellis Island. Ellis Island seen from New York Harbor, 1903.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Ellis-IslandEllis Island | History, Facts, Immigration, & Map | Britannica

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   Ellis Island, island in Upper New York Bay, formerly (1892–1924) the United States’ principal immigration reception center. It lies about one mile southwest of Manhattan Island, New York City, and about 1,300 feet east of the New Jersey shore. It became part of Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965.

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7. www.nps.gov › elis › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty ...

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Learn about the history and heritage of Ellis Island, the nation's chief gateway for over 12 million immigrants from 1892 to 1924. Find out how to book tickets, access the island, and explore the exhibits and the Great Hall.

8. www.nps.gov › elis › indexEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument (U.S ...

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   Feb 15, 2024 · Visit the island where 12 million immigrants passed through from 1892 to 1954 to pursue the American dream. Learn about their stories, the ferry service, the construction projects, and the new video series.

9. www.statueofliberty.org › ellis-island › overviewOverview + History | Ellis Island - Ellis Island Foundation

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   The new structure on Ellis Island began receiving arriving immigrants on January 1, 1892. Annie Moore, a teenage girl from Ireland, accompanied by her two younger brothers, made history as the very first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island. Over the next 62 years, more than 12 million immigrants would arrive in the United States via Ellis ...