Knights Key facts for kids
Knights Key
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 Knights Key
Location in Florida
Knights Key
Location in Caribbean
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| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 24°42′25″N 81°07′16″W / 24.707°N 81.121°W |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
Knights Key is a small island in the beautiful Florida Keys. It is located entirely within the city of Marathon, Florida. This island is a part of the chain of islands that make up the Florida Keys.
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Exploring Knights Key's Location
Knights Key is crossed by a very important road called U.S. 1. This road is also known as the Overseas Highway. It runs right through the island near mile marker 47. This spot is at the western end of Key Vaca. It is also where the famous Seven Mile Bridge begins on its eastern side.
A Look Back at Knights Key's Past
Early Days and the Overseas Railroad
Before the Overseas Railroad was finished all the way to Key West, Knights Key was a very busy place. It was the end of the train line for a while. This made it a major seaport, where ships would come and go.
A U.S. Post Office was opened on Knights Key in 1908. It helped people send and receive mail until June 1912. Records from 1935-1936 show that the island was named after its first settler. Locals still call it Knights Key today.
Modern Developments
In the 1960s, the Kyle family helped develop Knights Key. They built a campground and a small "village" area. This made the island a popular spot for visitors.
Knights Key has also been a famous spot for movies! It was used as a key filming location for several well-known films. These include the 1989 James Bond movie Licence to Kill. It was also featured in the 1992 Arnold Schwarzenegger film True Lies. In 1994, the movie Drop Zone, starring Wesley Snipes, also filmed scenes here.
