Bedloe's Island

proper noun

Meaning

A former name for the island in New York Harbor that serves as the site for the Statue of Liberty.

Examples

The Statue of Liberty was originally dedicated on Bedloe's Island in 1886.
Historical maps of New York Harbor frequently label the site as Bedloe's Island.

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Bedloe's Island

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɛdloʊz ˈaɪlənd

Definition

A former name for the island in New York Harbor that serves as the site for the Statue of Liberty.

Examples

The Statue of Liberty was originally dedicated on Bedloe's Island in 1886.
Historical maps of New York Harbor frequently label the site as Bedloe's Island.
Many older residents still occasionally refer to the location by its former name, Bedloe's Island.

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