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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is a historic place in Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000265.

Sebastian, Indian River County, FloridaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000265★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge?

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), and part of the Everglades Headwaters NWR complex, located just off the western coast of Orchid Island, Florida in the Indian River Lagoon east of Sebastian, Florida. The refuge consists of a 3-acre (12,000 m2) island that includes an additional 2.5 acres (10,000 m2) of surrounding water and is located off the east coast of Florida of the Indian River Lagoon. Established by an executive order of President Theodore Roosevelt on March 14, 1903, Pelican Island was the first National wildlife refuge in the United States. It was created to protect egrets and other birds from extinction through plume hunting.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
City
Sebastian
County
Indian River County
State
Florida
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000265
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
27.79604, -80.42876
When was Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge listed on the National Register?

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge located?

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is located in Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida at approximately 27.79604, -80.42876. See the map above.

Is Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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