 Isles of Shoals | |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 42°58′53″N 70°36′41″W / 42.98139°N 70.61139°W |
| Total islands | 9 (Maine: 5; New Hampshire: 4) |
| Major islands | Appledore, Star, Smuttynose |
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United States | |
| States | Maine and New Hampshire |
| Counties | York County, Maine / Rockingham County, New Hampshire |
| Towns | Kittery, Maine / Rye, New Hampshire |
Isles of Shoals | |
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| Nearest city | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Area | 145.6 acres (58.9 ha) |
| Built | 1614 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000325[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 1974 |
The Isles of Shoals are a group of small islands and tidal ledges situated approximately 6 miles (10 km) off the east coast of the United States, straddling the border of the states of Maine and New Hampshire.
They have been occupied for more than 400 years, first by fishing communities and more recently as the site of private homes, a large seasonal hotel and a marine research facility.