Ellis Island is most famous for its role as the gateway for millions of immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world into the United States.
According to records, between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million people came through Ellis Island on their journey to start a new life in America. It processed more than 10 million immigrants and became known as "The Island of Hope" or "The Gateway to America" for millions of Europeans seeking a new beginning.