Key West got its name when it was dubbed Cayo Hueso by early Spanish explorers, who found human bones (hueso) along the shore. That name was eventually corrupted to Key West and the monicker stuck.
In 1820, the island was bought from the Spanish for $2,000, quite a substantial sum in those days, and the ...Key West Travel Guide.
Frommer's Key West, FL Laid-back Key West still exists, but
it's now found in different places: the backyard of a
popular guest house, for example, or an art gallery, or
a secret…
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