HISTORY OF 
ISLAMORADA
By Jerry Wilkinson

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  Islamorada began in 1907 when William Krome platted a subdivision titled "Townsite of Islamorada." Subsequent events perpetuated the name such as the naming of the railroad depot and establishment of the Islamorada Post Office in 1908. The use of the name slowly spread through usage even though in unincorporated Monroe County. 
   Islamorada since incorporated and is basically four separate and livable islands. Each island has its own unique history. So rather than repeat each island's history or loose some while condensing, each island has a link below. If you are not familiar with the locations, click HERE (you must enable pop ups) for a location map. 

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1. The northern island is Plantation Key. Plantation Key
2. Farther south is Windley Key. Windley Key
3. Upper Matecumbe Key has the original community of Islamorada.
  Upper Matecumbe Key
4. Lower Matecumbe Key is the southern most unless Tea Table and Lignum
  Vitae Keys are included. Lower Matecumbe Key

Modern Islamorada enjoys the uniqueness of its past with the contemporary luxuries of the present. From its many restaurants to the night life that only the Florida Keys can offer, it’s the place that should be your next vacation destination. If diving is your passion, then this is the place for you. Just seconds from the Atlantic ocean, you are literally minutes from some of the best diving in the world. It’s all here and waiting for you. Now the question is, what are you waiting for?