Lignumvitae Key
Island in the upper Florida Keys, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lignumvitae Key is an island in the upper Florida Keys.
Quick Facts Geography, Location ...
Geography | |
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Location | Florida Keys |
Coordinates | 24.902°N 80.699°W / 24.902; -80.699 |
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State | Florida |
County | Monroe |
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Quick Facts Nearest city, NRHP reference No. ...
Lignumvitae Key Archaeological and Historical District | |
Nearest city | Islamorada, Florida |
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NRHP reference No. | 98000652 |
Added to NRHP | February 16, 1999 |
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It is located due north of, and less than one mile from the easternmost tip of Lower Matecumbe Key. The island has been designated a National Natural Landmark, and an Archeological and Historical District, and is part of the Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park and the Lignumvitae Key Aquatic Preserve.
The island has the Keys' highest point above sea level of 19 feet (5.8 m),[1] which beats the island of Key West's Solares Hill by 1 foot (30 cm). This dark green island is covered in rare tropical hardwoods such as the island's namesake, Holywood Lignum-vitae (Guaiacum sanctum).[2]