Penikese Island Leper Colony

Penikese Island is a 75-acre 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.
  • Archipelago: Elizabeth Islands
  • Total islands: 1
  • Area: .117 sq mi (0.30 km²)
  • Highest elevation: 52 ft (15.8 m)
  • State: Massachusetts
  • County: Dukes County
Data from: en.wikipedia.org