Knockemdown Key facts for kids
 Knockemdown Key
Location in Florida
Knockemdown Key
Location in Caribbean
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 24°41′53″N 81°28′30″W / 24.698°N 81.475°W |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
Knockemdown Key is a small island in the lower Florida Keys. It's about 20 miles (32 km) east of Key West. You can find it between Cudjoe Key and Big Torch Key. A former baseball player, Dave Voit, owns the island.
The island has a special station run by NOAA. This station helps measure the tides in the ocean.
You can only reach Knockemdown Key by boat. The closest public boat ramp is on Cudjoe Key.
Geography
Knockemdown Key is located in the Gulf of Mexico. Its exact location is 24° 42.9’ N and 81° 28.7’ W. The island is north of Summerland Key. It is also northeast of Cudjoe Key.
The island covers about 688 acres (278 hectares) of land. Much of the island is covered with mangrove trees. These trees grow in salty water.
Knockemdown Key is also home to Key deer. These are a small type of deer found only in the Florida Keys.
What to Do There
Knockemdown Key is known as a great place for sea kayaking. This is a fun way to explore the calm waters around the island.
