Poole's Island

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Poole's Island was originally named Powell's Island by John Smith, but over the years the name was changed, possibly to reflect the numerous springs and pools on the island. The island was famed in the 18th and 19th centuries for its fertility, particularly for the peaches raised there in the 1880s and '90s. Agent Orange was sprayed in tests here.

Poole's Island is currently US Army property and off-limits to civilians.

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Coordinates: 39°17'0"N 76°15'54"W

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