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Where is Fire Island? Fire Island is a barrier island located off the south shore of Long Island in New York. A sought-after summer destination, the island is comprised of several resort villages overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  Approximately 820,865 people visit Fire Island beaches each summer. How big is Fire Island? The island spans 32 ...

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History

Fire Island’s roots date back to 1653, when Isaac Stratford constructed a whaling station on the Island, naming it Whalehouse Point. Similar to Nantucket, Fire Island was originally founded as an important whaling center during the 18th and 19th centuries. Fire Island’s next development came in 1825 when the Federal government constructed the Fire Island Lighthouse at western tip ...

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