Penikese Island
Penikese Island from the southeast in 2005. | |
| Geography | |
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| Coordinates | 41°27′00″N 70°55′23″W / 41.4501071°N 70.9230909°W |
| Archipelago | Elizabeth Islands |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Area | .117 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Highest elevation | 52 ft (15.8 m) |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes County |
| The Elizabeth Islands |
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Penikese Island is a 75-acre (0.117 sq mi) island off the coast of Massachusetts, United States, in Buzzards Bay. It is one of the Elizabeth Islands, which make up the town of Gosnold, Massachusetts. Penikese is located near the west end of the Elizabeth island chain.