- Oct 30, 1769. Angel Island Was Seen. ...
- Nov 11, 1775. Warriors pass through Island. ...
- Feb 2, 1836. New nickname is given. ...
- Jan 1, 1850. Military reserve declaration. ...
- Aug 8, 1863. Interest and curiousity on Island. ...
- Mar 3, 1885. Immigrants were moved. ...
- Apr 4, 1906. Earthquake Destruction. ...
- Jun 6, 1914. Rush of Europeans.
Angel Island
- Location: San Francisco Bay.
- Immigrants processed: 150,000.
- Number rejected: 50,000.
- Percentage rejected: 33%
- Average length of stay: 2-3 weeks.
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The Angel Island Immigration Station, declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997, was later renovated and opened to the public as a California state park.
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In July 1946, after serving the military for a variety of purposes, the Army declared Angel Island surplus and eventually transferred ownership to the State of California for park, recreational, and historical purposes.
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Swimming to the island is not encouraged due to strong currents found in Racoon Strait, the waterway between Tiburon and Angel Island. Tiburon is one (1) mile from the island and the closest mainland point. Can I camp there? The park's four environmental camping areas have water and pit toilets nearby.
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