Key West, Iowa facts for kids
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Key West, Iowa
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Unincorporated community
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 Key West, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dubuque County |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458063 |
Key West is a small, growing community in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It's located very close to the southern edge of the city of Dubuque. Some parts of Key West are now within Dubuque city limits, while others are still independent.
Key West is becoming a popular spot for businesses. This is because major roads like U.S. 151, U.S. 61, and U.S. 52 pass through or near it. The Dubuque Regional Airport is also close by. Many new high-tech companies are setting up in the Dubuque Technology Park, which is to the east. The area is expected to grow even more with the planned building of the city's Southwest Arterial road.
Even though it's close to a big city, Key West has its own important places. It has a church called St. Joseph's - Key West Catholic Church. There's also a school, Table Mound Elementary. The community has its own cemetery, Mt. Olivet. Key West also has a Fire and EMS department, and a hotel/motel.
Key West's History
The community of Key West was settled in 1834. This was just one year after the city of Dubuque was founded. The area was a good place to live because it had plenty of trees, open land, and streams for water. It was located in section 12 of Table Mound Township, on a road that later became known as the Old Military Road.
The town was named "Key West" because people saw it as the main way to travel west from Dubuque. In 1902, Key West had a population of 56 people. By 1915, the population was 52. In 1940, it had grown slightly to 60 people.
Education in Key West
St. Joseph School was located in Key West. This school was part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque.
