Porgy Key facts for kids
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Aerial view of Reid Key and Porgy Key, October 1987
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 Porgy Key
Location in Florida
Porgy Key
Location in North Atlantic
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 25°23′21″N 80°14′12″W / 25.389154°N 80.236588°W |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
Porgy Key is a small, quiet island located in the northern part of the Florida Keys. It's part of the beautiful Biscayne National Park and can be found in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
This island sits in the southern area of Biscayne Bay. It's just north of Old Rhodes Key and Totten Key, and a bit southeast of the southern tip of Elliott Key. You can also find it between Old Rhodes Key and Reid Key. Porgy Key is on the south side of Caesar Creek, which is a waterway that separates Elliott Key from Old Rhodes Key.
A Glimpse into Porgy Key's Past
Porgy Key has an interesting history, including how its name has changed over time and who once called it home.
How Porgy Key Got Its Name
Long ago, this island was known by a slightly different name: Porgee Key. This older spelling can be seen in historical records, like the Bache Coast Survey from 1861. It also appeared as Porgee in a 1920 study by the Smithsonian Institution, which looked at tiny snails called Cerion.
The Story of Lancelot Jones
For many years, Porgy Key was the home of a special person named "Sir" Lancelot Jones (1898–1997). He was a well-known resident of the area for a very long time. Sadly, his home on the island was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Lancelot Jones was an important figure in the history of Biscayne National Park, known for his family's deep connection to the land and their efforts to protect it.
