Ellis Island, History, Facts, Immigration, & Map

Ellis Island, island in Upper New York Bay, formerly (1892–1924) the United States’ principal immigration reception center. It lies about one mile southwest of Manhattan Island, New York City, and about 1,300 feet east of the New Jersey shore. It became part of Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965.

Overview + History

How Ellis Island shepherded millions of immigrants into America

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Passenger Search Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Genealogy Q&A: Ellis Island and Castle Garden

Visiting Ellis Island

Ports of Immigration: Angel Island and Ellis Island Interactive

Ellis Island's History

147 Page ELLIS ISLAND & IMMIGRATION NYC Teacher Text Photo Map

Before Ebola, Ellis Island's terrifying medical inspections

Interactive Tour of Ellis Island