Indian Key State Historic Site
Location: Mile Marker 77.5 Oceanside Boat Accessible only

     Indian Key is located about three-fourths of a mile in a southeasterly direction from the north shore of Lower Matecumbe Key. Only slightly more than 10 acres in size and separated from the Overseas Highway by open water, it hardly looks like a place of historic significance. Yet Indian Key has had a colorful past which is very much a part of early Florida history. It dates from the time of prehistoric Indians to the 1830s, when this small key was the seat of newly created Dade County. The foundations of buildings and cisterns on the island date back to this prosperous time.

Resources

• An observation tower, boat dock, shelter and trails are provided; however, there are no restrooms or picnic facilities.

• Most facilities and activities are not accessible to the disabled. See Park Ranger for special needs.
• Ranger-guided tours are available at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday. The tour fee is $1 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free of charge.
• Tour boat service available. For reservations please call (305) 664-9814 or 664-4196. Tour boat departs 1/2-hour before listed tour times.
• For information, contact: Indian Key State Historic Site, P.O. Box 1052, Islamorada, Florida 33036  Phone:(305) 664-4815

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