National Register of Historic Places

Angel Island Immigration Station

Angel Island Immigration Station is a historic place in Tiburon, Marin County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000164.

Tiburon, Marin County, CaliforniaListed October 14, 1971NRIS #71000164★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Angel Island Immigration Station?

Angel Island Immigration Station was an immigration station in San Francisco Bay which operated from January 21, 1910, to November 5, 1940, where immigrants entering the United States were detained and interrogated. It is estimated that some 100,000 Chinese immigrants and 85,000 Japanese immigrants entered the United States through this station.

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Listing details

Name
Angel Island Immigration Station
City
Tiburon
County
Marin County
Listed on the National Register
October 14, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000164
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.86934, -122.42637
When was Angel Island Immigration Station listed on the National Register?

Angel Island Immigration Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1971.

Where is Angel Island Immigration Station located?

Angel Island Immigration Station is located in Tiburon, Marin County, California at approximately 37.86934, -122.42637. See the map above.

Is Angel Island Immigration Station a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Angel Island Immigration Station is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.