Grand Island, River island in Erie County, US.
Grand Island spans 33 square miles between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, with numerous residential areas surrounded by the waters of the Niagara River.
The island was purchased from the Iroquois nation by New York State in 1815 for $1,000 plus annual payments of $500.
The Grand Island Historical Society maintains records and artifacts from early settlers while organizing regular educational programs about local heritage.
Two major bridges, the North and South Grand Island Bridge complexes, connect the island to mainland New York across the Niagara River.
Journalist Mordecai Manuel Noah attempted to establish a Jewish settlement called Ararat on the island in 1824, marking an unusual chapter in local history.
Location: Erie County
Inception: 1852
Elevation above the sea: 180.1 m
Website: http://grand-island.ny.us
GPS coordinates: 43.01194,-78.95917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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