Clark's Island

For other uses, see Clark Island (disambiguation).
The Duxbury Pier Light with Clark's Island in the distance

Clark's Island is the name of a small island located in Duxbury Bay in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.[1] It was named for John Clark, the first mate of the Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to New England.[2] The island was initially considered for the location of the Pilgrim's settlement, but was rejected in favor of a site to the south, which became known as Plymouth, Massachusetts.[3] Today Clark's Island is a part of the town of Plymouth.[1]

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarks Island
  2. ^ Davis, William Thomas (1883). Ancient Landmarks of Plymouth: Part I. Historical Sketch and Titles of Estates. Part II. Genealogical Register of Plymouth Families. A. Williams. p. 150.
  3. ^ Philbrick, Nathaniel (2006). Mayflower. New York: Penguin Group. pp. 78–80. ISBN 0-670-03760-5.