Marsh Island (Maine)
{{Short description|Island in Penobscot County, Maine, United States}}
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| image_name = Penobscot River from Marsh Island.JPG
| image_caption = Penobscot River from Marsh Island
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| length_mi = 5.23
| width_km = 2.52
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| elevation_ft = 190
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| country_admin_divisions = Maine
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| country_admin_divisions_1 = Penobscot
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Marsh Island is an island on the Penobscot River in Penobscot County. The Penobscot River borders the eastern side of the island, while the Stillwater River, a side arm of the Penobscot, borders the western side of the island.
Overview
Portions of Old Town and Orono occupy Marsh Island. The University of Maine campus occupies the southwestern corner of the island while Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base are at the island's northern end. U.S. Route 2 crosses the island and connects Old Town and Orono.
A former Georgia-Pacific paper mill is located on the island in Old Town. In 2011 Marsh Island was opened to bow deer hunting.{{cite web|url=http://bangordailynews.com/2011/08/31/outdoors/difw-opens-marsh-island-to-bow-hunting/|title=DIFW opens Marsh Island to bow hunting|date=31 August 2011 |publisher=Bangor Daily News|accessdate=2011-12-30}}
Gallery
Image:Oldtown ME Mainstreet.jpg|Main Street in Old Town on Marsh Island
Image:The Mall, University of Maine.jpg|The University of Maine on Marsh Island
File:Wetland on Marsh Island.JPG|Wetland on Marsh Island
File:Fall Colors on Marsh Island.JPG|Fall on Marsh Island
References
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Category:Islands of Penobscot County, Maine
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