Taylor’s Island is a tombolo in Coecles Harbor. The Island with its historic Smith-Taylor Cabin, built around 1900 by F.M. Smith, was a gift to the Town of Shelter Island from S. Gregory Taylor for the “use and enjoyment of the general public.” The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee and the Taylor’s Island Foundation exist to restore the Island and fulfill Mr. Taylor’s wish. The Smith-Taylor Cabin is listed on both the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places. Taylor’s Island is part of the Coecles Harbor Marine Water Trail, a joint project of the Town, The Nature Conservancy, and Shelter Island Kayak Tours.
