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[[U.S. Route 1]] (also known as the [[Overseas Highway]]), crosses the key at approximately mile markers 28--29. It is immediately preceded to the northeast by [[Big Pine Key]], and is followed by [[Middle Torch Key]] to the southwest. |
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A small island 24 miles from Key West, '''Little Torch Key''' is home primarily to locals, living and working from [[Big Pine Key]] to [[Key West]]. The island is also host to visitors who don't mind a commute to the popular destination of Key West. There are a few, but not many businesses on the island, including restaurants and lodging. |
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Like all of the keys in the [[Torch Keys]], this key was probably named for the native torchwood tree, Amyris elemifera L. The north end of the key is the site of a former settlement which was abandoned in 1938 when the highway was relocated. |
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Its most likely claim to fame is as a relatively frequent fishing destination for U.S. President [[Harry S. Truman]]. |
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[[Category:Florida Keys]] |
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Revision as of 13:35, 9 September 2006
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