By Alli Sewell
Introduction
There are many fun facts about Key West, Florida! These facts cover various topics, from...
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A fun fact about Florida is that Key West is the southernmost city of the...
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The Key West Aquarium is the only aquarium in Key West, Florida, and it's a...
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One of the very interesting facts about Key West is that there are approximately 100,000...
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Before getting the name Key West, the area was called Cayo Hueso, or Bone Island...
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The writer Ernest Hemingway had a residence in Key West in the 1930s. In this...
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Another of the interesting facts about Key West, relating to Ernest Hemingway, is that about...
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The US Navy has a base on Key West, the Naval Air Station Key West...
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In 1935, the "Labor Day Hurricane" struck Key West, causing significant damage. At the time...
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Monroe County is the jurisdiction that Key West and the rest of the Florida Keys...
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Duval Street is a popular area of Key West, especially for those looking to party...
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The Overseas Highway is a 113-mile-long roadway that connects Key West to Key Largo. Interestingly...
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The Overseas Highway features numerous bridges, the most well-known of which is the Seven Mile...
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One of the Key West, Florida, facts that you may not know is that Sunset...
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One of the Florida Keys' most famous exports is Key limes. Although the fruit is...
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In April 1982, the residents of Key West declared that they wanted to secede from...
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Another of many Key West, Florida, facts to know is that Key West isn't technically...
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President Harry S. Truman owned a home in Key West that he used as his...
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Fort Zachery Taylor is a National Historic Landmark constructed in the mid-19th-century. The fort sits...
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Tourists flock to Key West for its warm and sunny weather. Therefore, it may not...
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One of the numerous fascinating Key West, Florida, facts is that Pan American Airways was...
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In the 1800s, being a lighthouse keeper was an important job. However, this job was...
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Miami, Florida, is just a three-hour drive from Key West. However, Key West is closer...
Conclusion
Key West is a must-visit destination with lots to teach visitors about its history and...
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