Ellis Island


 * European immigrants to the USA were processed here
 * Island abuts the Liberty Island
 * Rejected about 2% of those who entered
 * New jersey claims most of it now
 * West coast analog was Angel Island
 * National Origins Act limited use of this place in the 1920s
 * "Ellis special" allegedly made people change their names
 * Controversially asked people how much money they were carrying
 * Replaced Castle Garden
 * Fort Gibson originally located here