Wallops Island

English

Etymology

Wallop +‎ -'s +‎ island. From landowner John Wallop, who was granted title to the island in 1692 by the Crown.

Proper noun

Wallops Island

  1. An island in Accomack, Virginia, United States, in the Virginia Barrier Islands, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, of the Delmarva Peninsula

Synonyms
  • Kegotank Island (former name)
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