Isle of Wight - Overseas Names

Overseas Names

The Isle of Wight has given its names to many parts of former colonies, most notably Isle of Wight County in Virginia founded by settlers from the island in the 17th century. Its county seat is a town named Isle of Wight.

Other notable examples include:

Isle of Wight - an island off Maryland, USA

Dunnose Head West Falkland

Ventnor, Cowes on Philip Island, Victoria, Australia

Carisbrook, Seaview, Victoria, Australia

Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Shanklin, Sandown, New Hampshire, USA

Ventnor City, New Jersey, USA

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