Buckley Island, River island in Wood County, West Virginia, United States.
Buckley Island extends for 2.6 miles along the Ohio River between Marietta, Ohio and Williamstown, West Virginia, with Interstate 77 crossing its western section.
The first European documentation of the island appears in George Washington's 1770 survey journal, when he explored the Ohio River region for potential land claims.
The island operated as an entertainment destination from 1897, featuring a dance pavilion and bowling alleys until a devastating flood in 1907 ended its commercial period.
Access to this 160-acre natural reserve requires a boat, and visitors need fishing permits to engage in recreational activities within the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
The island has carried five different names throughout its history: Devoll's, Kerr, Marietta, Meigs, and finally Buckley Island.
Location: West Virginia
GPS coordinates: 39.39790,-81.42180
Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:10
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