A ceremonial micronation project — not a government website. What this means

A cultural and ceremonial projectThe Davis Islands celebrates British maritime tradition, the heritage of the Bronx and coastal conservation. All titles and offices are honorary.

No claim of sovereigntyThe islands are public parkland in New York City. This project is not a sovereign state, government agency or British Overseas Territory, and is not affiliated with the British Crown or NYC Parks.

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The Davis Islands occupy the historic Chimney Sweeps Islands, two small bedrock islets in City Island Harbor, off Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx.

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Ceremonial name

Grand Davis Island

Official name
Chimney Sweeps Islands (western islet)
Position
40.8628° N, 73.7842° W
Ceremonial name

Little Davis Island

Official name
Chimney Sweeps Islands (eastern islet)
Position
40.8625° N, 73.7831° W

About these names. “Grand Davis Island” and “Little Davis Island” are ceremonial names used by the Davis Islands micronation. They are not official geographic designations. The islands’ official name is the Chimney Sweeps Islands.

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Aerial view of Pelham Bay Park, Orchard Beach, City Island and Hart Island
Pelham Bay Park, City Island and Hart Island from the air. Photo: Doc Searls, CC BY 2.0.
Getting oriented

Between City Island and Orchard Beach

The islets lie in the northern part of City Island Harbor. Together with High Island, they separate the harbour from Pelham Bay, within sight of Orchard Beach and Rodman’s Neck.

The islands are part of Pelham Bay Park and can only be reached by water.