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    Star Island

    42°59′N 70°37′W

    Star Island is one of the Isles of Shoals that straddle the border between New Hampshire and Maine, approximately 7 miles (11 km) from the mainland. It is the largest of the four islands that are located in New Hampshire at 38 acres (15 ha) and the second largest overall, after Appledore Island.

    Star Island is a retreat center affilliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church and the United Church of Christ. Though the primary purpose is to host retreat groups, individuals, such as ourselves can book individual accomodations.
    Star Island is a retreat center affilliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church and the United Church of Christ. Though the primary purpose is to host retreat groups, individuals, such as ourselves can book individual accomodations.

    David Wilson / CC BY 2.0

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    42°59′N 70°37′W

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    Overview

    Star Island is one of the Isles of Shoals that straddle the border between New Hampshire and Maine, approximately 7 miles (11 km) from the mainland. It is the largest of the four islands that are located in New Hampshire at 38 acres (15 ha) and the second largest overall, after Appledore Island. It was named by sailors who imagined the shape of the island as points of a star. The island was annexed to the town of Rye, New Hampshire, in 1876. It has been owned and operated by the Star Island Corporation since 1915.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Isles of Shoals

    Also in White and Seavey Islands

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    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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