Jewfish, Florida
| Jewfish, Florida | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Coordinates: 25°44′49″N 80°56′24″W / 25.747°N 80.94°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
Jewfish is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is located in the upper Florida Keys on Key Largo off U.S. Route 1 (Overseas Highway). It is just west of the census-designated place (CDP) of North Key Largo.
It has a hotel, restaurant and marina.
History
A post office called Jewfish was established in 1912, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[1] The community took its name from the jewfish, a type of saltwater fish considered a delicacy.[2]
Geography
Jewfish is located at 25°11′02″N 80°23′17″W / 25.184°N 80.388°W at an elevation of 3 feet (1 m).[3]
References
- ↑ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ↑ Monmonier, Mark (15 September 2008). From Squaw Tit to Whorehouse Meadow: How Maps Name, Claim, and Inflame. University of Chicago Press. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-226-53464-0.
- ↑ Jewfish, FL Community Profile
External links
Coordinates: 25°11′02″N 80°23′17″W / 25.184°N 80.388°W
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