Cherry Island (Michigan)

Cherry Island is an island in the Detroit River, in southeast Michigan.[2][3][4] It is in Wayne County.[5][6][7] Its coordinates are 42°04′50″N 83°11′41″W / 42.08056°N 83.19472°W / 42.08056; -83.19472 (Cherry Island)[1]; the United States Geological Survey gave its elevation as 574 ft (175 m) in 1980.[1] In 1876, it sold for $500 ($14,306 in 2024 dollars).[8]

Cherry Island
Aerial image of an island.
USGS aerial imagery of Cherry Island
Cherry Island is located in Wayne County, Michigan
Cherry Island
Cherry Island
Cherry Island is located in Michigan
Cherry Island
Cherry Island
Cherry Island is located in the United States
Cherry Island
Cherry Island
Geography
LocationMichigan
Coordinates42°04′50″N 83°11′41″W / 42.08056°N 83.19472°W / 42.08056; -83.19472 (Cherry Island)[1]
Highest elevation574 ft (175 m)[1]
Administration
United States
State Michigan
CountyWayne

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cherry Island
  2. ^ "U.S. Agents Chase Beer Runners Over Ice". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. 1926-01-31. p. 3.
  3. ^ "Officials in Gibraltar blister boat ramp plan". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. 1988-01-15. p. 4.
  4. ^ "Michigan DNR Fish Report". Battle Creek Enquirer. Battle Creek, Michigan. 2015-01-18. p. B7.
  5. ^ "Islands and Lights". Downriver History & Facts.
  6. ^ "Residents On Island Marooned High, Dry". The News-Palladium. Benton Harbor, Michigan. 1969-07-31. p. 11.
  7. ^ "Lotus Position". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. 2001-08-14. p. 21.
  8. ^ "Real estate sales". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. 1876-06-11. p. 7.