History Of Islamorada

HISTORY OF
ISLAMORADA

By Jerry Wilkinson

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Islamorada began in 1907 when William Krome platted a subdivision titled "Townsite of Islamorada." Subsequent events perpetuated the name such as the naming of the railroad depot and establishment of the Islamorada Post Office in 1908. The use of the name slowly spread through usage even though in unincorporated Monroe County.
Islamorada since incorporated and is basically four separate and livable islands. Each island has its own unique history. So rather than repeat each island's history or loose some while condensing, each island has a link below. If you are not familiar with the locations, a basic location map is provided. After clicking for a small map, select your area of interest with the cursor then click the colored box at the lower right and scoll the map. To begin please click HERE for a basic location map.

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1. The northern island is Plantation Key. Plantation Key
   2. Farther south is Windley Key. Windley Key
      3. Upper Matecumbe Key has the original community of Islamorada. Upper Matecumbe Key
         4. Lower Matecumbe Key is the southern most unless Tea Table and Lignum Vitae Keys are included. Lower Matecumbe Key

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