Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park

Local nameWindley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
LocationIslamorada, Florida, United States

Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is a Florida State Park located at mile marker 85.5 near Islamorada. It was a former quarry used by Henry Flagler in the early 1900s to help his building of the Overseas Railroad. Following the railroad's completion, it was a source for decorative stone pieces called Keystone. Now on display are exposed sections of fossilized coral, as well as some of the original quarry machinery. The Hurricane Monument at Mile Marker 82 in Islamorada is constructed of keystone from the quarry.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windley_Key_Fossil_Reef_Geological_State_Park

Official Website https://www.floridastateparks.org/windleykey/

Address 85300 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada 33036, United States

Coordinates 24°57'2.756" N -80°35'39.84" E

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