Shands Key is a physical feature (island) in Monroe County. The primary coordinates for Shands Key places it within the FL 33050 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Shands Key |
Category: | Florida physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Island |
Description: | Located in Florida Bay, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) N of Marathon Airport, 0.7 km (0.4 mi) SW of Stirrup Key. |
History: | Named for Dr. Robert E. Shands (1907-1963), veteran of World War II, and innovative surgeon. |
County: | Monroe County |
Latitude: | 24.7365294 |
Longitude: | -81.0497949 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Shands Key: Shands Key.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Shands Key does not include property ownership information.
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