Barbadoes Island (Pennsylvania)

Barbadoes Island
The southeast end of Barbadoes Island as seen from the Norristown High Speed Line
Map
Geography
LocationSchuylkill River
Coordinates40°06′49″N 75°21′24″W / 40.1135°N 75.3566°W / 40.1135; -75.3566
Area90 acres (36 ha)
Administration
StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery County
TownshipWest Norriton Township, Pennsylvania
Demographics
PopulationNone
The private Haws Avenue bridge is the only road access to the island. (US 202 crosses the island but has no exit)

Barbadoes Island is an island in the Schuylkill River in West Norriton Township, south of Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Southbound U.S. Route 202 and various localized rail lines cross over the eastern tip of the island. It is about 90 acres (36 ha) in size.[1]

  1. ^ Kennedy, Joseph S. "Barbadoes Island a hot spot for recreation in early 1800s." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 16, 2000, p. 314 (subscription required).