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| {{Short description|Island in the lower Florida Keys, United States}} | |||
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| '''Knockemdown Key''' is an island in the lower ] approximately {{convert|20|mi|km}} east of ]. It is northwest of ], between ] and ]. It is currently owned by retired Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Dave Voit.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} | |||
| ⚫ | A managed by ] is located on the island. | ||
| ⚫ | Access to the island is by boat only, with the closest public ramp at the end of Blimp Road on ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Access to the island is by boat only, with the closest public ramp located at the north end of Blimp Road on ]. | ||
| == Geography == | == Geography == | ||
| ⚫ | Knockemdown Key is located at 24° 42.9’ N and 81° 28.7’ W, north of ] and northeast of ]. It has a land area of about {{convert|688|acre|ha|abbr=off}}.<ref></ref> | ||
| The island has significant ] growth and is populated by ]. | |||
| ⚫ | Knockemdown Key is located at 24° 42.9’ N and 81° 28.7’ W, north of ] and northeast of ]. It has a land area of |
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| == Attractions, Events, Recreation and Culture == | |||
| The island is considered one of the finest locations in the Florida Keys for ]. | |||
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| {{Florida Keys}} | |||
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 24°41′53″N 81°28′30″W / 24.698°N 81.475°W / 24.698; -81.475 |
| Administration | |
 United States | |
| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
Knockemdown Key is an island in the lower Florida Keys approximately 20 miles (32 km) east of Key West. It is northwest of Summerland Key, between Cudjoe Key and Big Torch Key. It is currently owned by retired Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Dave Voit.
A tidal station managed by NOAA is located on the island.
Access to the island is by boat only, with the closest public ramp located at the north end of Blimp Road on Cudjoe Key.
Geography
Knockemdown Key is located at 24° 42.9’ N and 81° 28.7’ W, north of Summerland Key and northeast of Cudjoe Key. It has a land area of about 688 acres (278 hectares).
The island has significant mangrove growth and is populated by Key deer.
Attractions, Events, Recreation and Culture
The island is considered one of the finest locations in the Florida Keys for sea kayaking.