Starvegoat Island

Starvegoat Island

Starvegoat Island was a small island in Narragansett Bay, Providence, Rhode Island.

The Island was located off the coast of Field's Point in Providence until the passage between them was filled in. The island had been known for its excellent oystering.

References and external links

* [http://www.providenceri.com/NarragansettBay/the_islands.html Islands of Narragansett Bay]
*Frederic Denlson, "Narragansett Sea and Shore", (J.A. & R.A. Reid, Providence, RI., 1879)
*George L. Seavey, "Rhode Island's Coastal Natural Areas."


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