Plantation Key, Florida facts for kids

Plantation Key, Florida was a special area in the Florida Keys, Florida, where the government counted people. It was like a neighborhood that wasn't officially a city or town. This area was located on Plantation Key itself, which is one of the many islands that make up the Florida Keys. It was part of Monroe County, in the United States.

Where Was Plantation Key, Florida?

This area was easy to find if you were traveling through the Florida Keys. It was located just south of the bridge that leads to Tavernier and north of the bridge over Snake Creek. These bridges connect the different islands of the Keys, making it easy to drive from one place to another.

How Many People Lived There?

In 1990, the government counted the people living in Plantation Key, Florida. At that time, about 4,405 people called this area home. This number helped officials understand how many services, like schools or roads, might be needed for the community.

Becoming Part of Islamorada

Plantation Key, Florida, didn't stay a separate counted area forever. In 1997, it became a part of a new, larger community called the Village of Islamorada. When Islamorada officially became a "village" (a type of local government), Plantation Key joined it. This meant that the people living there were then part of the Village of Islamorada, sharing its local government and services.