Mouse Island (Ohio)

Aerial photo of Mouse Island, from the northwest

Mouse Island is a private island located in Lake Erie off the northern tip of Catawba Point in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, near the city of Sandusky (41°35′28″N 82°49′59″W / 41.59111°N 82.83306°W / 41.59111; -82.83306Coordinates: 41°35′28″N 82°49′59″W / 41.59111°N 82.83306°W / 41.59111; -82.83306). It was named Mouse Island for its small size. It is part of Catawba Island Township.

The island was once owned by the American president Rutherford B. Hayes. The Hayes family built two small cabins, a hand ferry to the shore, a tennis court and supplied the island with running water. In the 1930s the island fell into disuse and all amenities were destroyed by fire or neglect. Remains of the structures can still be found on the island today - including the native stone chimneys of the summer cabins as well as part of the foundation.

The Island is privately owned and is not open for public visitation. A limestone reef between the island and shoreline presents a safety hazard for watercraft that draw more than 3 feet.

Lake Erie Islands
Ohio	Ballast Island Buckeye Island Catawba Island Gibraltar Island Green Island Gull Island Johnson's Island Kafralu Island Kelleys Island Lost Ballast Island Middle Bass Island Mouse Island North Bass Island Rattlesnake Island South Bass Island Starve Island Sugar Island Turtle Island (OH / MI) West Sister Island
Ontario	Big Chicken Island Chick Island East Sister Island Hen Island Little Chicken Island Middle Island Middle Sister Island Mohawk Island North Harbour Island Pelee Island Ryerson's Island Second Island Snow Island
Other	Michigan Gard Island Indian Island Pennsylvania Presque Island New York Bird Island