Jewfish, Florida
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
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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.
Jewfish, Florida | |
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| Coordinates: 25.184°N 80.388°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 3.3 ft (1 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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]
Jewfish is adjacent to Jewfish Creek, an inlet which is spanned by Jewfish Creek Bridge. In 2002, Monroe County commissioners unanimously declined to rename the inlet.[3]
Geography
Jewfish is located at 25.184°N 80.388°W at an elevation of 3 feet (1 m).[4]
