Wallops Island

English

Etymology

From 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 of 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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