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Kelleys Island is both a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States, and the island which it fully occupies in Lake Erie. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total permanent population of 367. It is the largest of the American Lake Erie Islands. It is part of the Sandusky, Ohio, metropolitan statistical area. Kelleys is heavily forested among several residential areas, some for year-round residents, others for summer vacationers. Some small farms and a small limestone quarrying operation exist on the island. Historically, Kelleys Island was the center of limestone production in the Great Lakes when in the late 19th century when 16 limestone kilns produced lime on the island. Also the quarries were home of the Kelleys Island Lime & Transport Company, being once the largest producer of limestone and lime products in the world. Numerous ruins of these operations and quarries dot the island. On the northern side, Kelleys Island State Park offers camping and protects the Glacial Grooves State Memorial and the North Shore Alvar State Nature Preserve. The glacial striations puts Kelleys in mild fame as inside are the largest and most easily accessible remains of glacial grooves in the world. Inscription Rock in the downtown area has barely visible pictographs drawn by the Eries, a Native American tribe which had a village there in the 16th century. The Erie County 4H Camp is located on the north side of the island. Camp Patmos, a conservative Christian youth camp, is located on the northeast side of the island. The islanders do most of their non-grocery shopping on the mainland where a private ferry runs to Marblehead, Ohio, every half hour during tourist season. During the summer, another ferry runs from Sandusky to Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay.

The most common types of establishments on Kelleys Island are pubs and restaurants, almost all of which close for the winter season in September and reopen around May. The oldest and arguably best-known bar on the island is the Village Pump; others include the Caddyshack, Bag the Moon Saloon and the Casino. The Island is also home to The Kelleys Island Wine Company, originally one of the largest wineries in the U.S., established in 1872. It stopped operation after two major fires eventually destroyed its facility during prohibition. The ruins of the original winery are still standing on the island. The Zettler family re-established The Kelley's Island Wine in 1982 at the site of one of the oldest stone cottages on the island, known as the Nicholas Smith house (built circa 1865). Kirt and Robby Zettler continue to operate it as a working winery and tourist attraction.

kels_hayes
Woke up in Kelleys Island, spent the day in Kent, and am returning to Olmsted Falls at 1130 this evening. Too much traveling for one day!!

Yesterday, 02:11
Realdancindan
@sirfranksnbacon -LoserBJ also formed the Serpent Mound on Kelleys Island

May 29th, 22:20
snells_2
Need to go back to Kelleys island right now. I cannot take Cleveland any more

May 29th, 21:36
meghanhallai
RT @snells_2: Kelleys Island>>>>Cleveland

May 29th, 21:11
snells_2
Kelleys Island>>>>Cleveland

May 29th, 20:47
LaurenEMcGrath
Embarrassing to admit my cousins, brother and I all overlooked the lodging info for our cousin's September wedding at Kelleys Island #oops

May 29th, 20:38
twilmans
I'm at Kelleys Island Ferry (Marblehead, Ohio) http://t.co/pbbudZwm

May 29th, 20:00
twilmans
I'm at Ferry To Kelleys Island (Danbury, Ohio) http://t.co/rZuyay2v

May 29th, 20:00
DianneLittle
RT @GregSlawson: Take a mid-morning rejuvenation break as you relax and watch "Kelleys Island:" http://t.co/GkXmOA53 #ohio #water #meditation

May 29th, 18:19
dee_nellys
Good bye Kelleys island!

May 29th, 18:01
GregSlawson
Take a mid-morning rejuvenation break as you relax and watch "Kelleys Island:" http://t.co/GkXmOA53 #ohio #water #meditation

May 29th, 17:45
hopeyteggart
Kelleys island all day!

May 29th, 14:51
fennarama
RT @carriekolk: I want to be on kelleys island laying in the sand looking at the stars

May 29th, 13:05
fucktrevorr
@BURberry_rae i see, well i hope it is worth it for you, kelleys island sounds like a fun place to be lol

May 29th, 09:08
fucktrevorr
@BURberry_rae where the hell is kelleys island? lol but I've been good I suppose

May 29th, 08:57

Cricket Lodge
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Cricket Lodge in Kelleys Island ( United States),was constructed in 1905 as a summer cottage for the late John and Bert Himmelein. John Himmelein was the manager of the Himmelein Stock Company. For 35 years, his wife, whose stage name was Beatrice Earle, ...
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Kelleys Island Brewery
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Kelleys Island Brewery allows us to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a beautiful lake view away from the "hub" we affectionately call downtown. Sit back and enjoy our food, hand-crafted beer and full bar. Kelleys Island Brewery offers hom...
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Stoney Ridge
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Stoney Ridge, Bed and Breakfast in Kelleys Island (United States), boasts a unique position set on the edge of the picturesque and friendly village of Bradwell with views over the village and with moors and crags beyond. Your hosts are Helen and Richard P...
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The Doctors House
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
This Marthas Vineyard The Doctors House Bed and Breakfast in Kelleys Island (United States) situated on two sprawling acres, stroll down the hill into the town of Vineyard Haven with its fine restaurants, galleries, shop and theaters.The Doctors House is ...
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The Cottage on Sunset Drive
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Come to Kelleys Island (United States) and stay in your "home away from home"—The Cottage on Sunset Drive. This newly remodeled house is being offered for the first time as a weekly rental. Some weekends are available during the off-season...
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Lakeshore Landing
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Lakeshore Landing Guest House is located on the south side of Kelleys Island in the United States just west of Seaway Marina. Kelleys Island (United States) is a picturesque island offering abundant sites to explore with rich scenic views, geological fos...
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Morning Glory Inn
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Secluded on fifteen acres of meadowland, Morning Glory Inn offers her guests the charm of a restored century home, herb gardens, and a long stretch of private beach. Morning Glory Inn was built in 1864 by the Rev. Robert McCune to house the First Congrega...
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Zettlers Lakefront Home
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
The Zettlers Lakefront Home is a Homestay and was built in 1892 by Doctor William Burger, a prominent island resident. The Zettlers Llakefront Home has been the summer retreat for the Zettler family since 1976 when they were serving abroad in the diplomat...
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The Pascoe House
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Welcome to The Pascoe House Bed and Breakfast in Kelleys Island (United States)! Located one block inland from the downtown area, The Pascoe House is a Bed and Breakfast within walking distance to the Island’s gift shops, restaurants and golf and...
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The Campbell Cottage
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
An Island Experience The Campbell Cottage in Kelleys Island (United States),is our private home which we happily share with our special guests. A full breakfast is served on the spacious front porch, weather permitting, or in front of the crackling fir...
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Eagles Nest
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
High in the San Bernardino Mountains you will find the Eagles Nest Bed and Breakfast Lodge and Cottage Suites. Located in the heart of Big Bear Kelleys Island (United States), Eagles Nest is close to the lake, major ski resorts, quaint shops and gra...
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Old Stone Place (2011-03-16)
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Old Stone Place is an ideal home rental on family-friendly Kelleys Island, Ohio. Old Stone Place is available for weekly rentals during summer months, as well as weekends during spring and summer.
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Crafts Lakeview Lane
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
All cottages at Crafts Lakeview Lane in Kelleys Island have fully equipped kitchens, a living room and bathroom. They have air conditioning and heat. There are no televisions or phones. Bed linens and towels are not provided. Please provide your own. Ther...
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A Waters Edge Retreat
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
A Waters Edge Retreat Bed and Breakfast in Kelleys Island, United States : Lakefront, Water views everywhere. A Water's Edge Retreat Gourmet breakfast feast, massage therapy, beverage and hors d'oeuvres hour, bicycles etc...our packages offer many amenit...
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House on Huntington Lane
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Come for a short ferry boat ride from Sandusky or Marblehead across Lake Erie to Kelleys Island (United States), Ohio to The House on Huntington Lane Bed and Breakfast, a heavenly retreat from a hectic fast paced life. Charming, serene, and tranquil de...
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Kelleys Island Wine Company
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Kelleys Island Wine Company Excellence in Winemaking, Fine Food, and Customer Service since 1982 The Kelleys Island Wine Company ( United States)has always been known for its relaxed atmosphere, catering to the needs of all ou...
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The Inn on Kelleys Island
Located in Kelleys Island, Erie County, Ohio, United States
A trip to Kelleys Island (United States) is a journey back in time. Escape the hectic pace of today's world to a place where feet, golf carts and bicycles are the more common mode of travel. Where doors are rarely locked and everyone is a neighbor.And whe...
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