Place:Fox Island, Pierce, Washington, United States

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NameFox Island
Alt namesSylvansource: USGS, GNIS Digital Gazetteer (1994) GNIS53007291
TypeCensus-designated place
Coordinates47.244°N 122.62°W
Located inPierce, Washington, United States
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Fox Island is an island and census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States, in Puget Sound. It is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) from Gig Harbor. The island was named Fox by Charles Wilkes during the United States Exploring Expedition, to honor J.L. Fox, an assistant surgeon on the expedition. The population was 3,633 at the 2010 census.

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