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Jewfish, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Jewfish is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is located in the upper Florida Keys on Key Largo off U.S. Route 1 (Overseas Highway). It is just west of the census-designated place (CDP) of North Key Largo.
It has a hotel, restaurant and marina.
History
A post office called Jewfish was established in 1912, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921. The community took its name from the jewfish, a type of saltwater fish considered a delicacy.
Geography
Jewfish is located at 25°11′02″N 80°23′17″W / 25.184°N 80.388°W at an elevation of 3 feet (1 m).
Coordinates: 25°11′02″N 80°23′17″W / 25.184°N 80.388°W
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