Boca Chita Key Historic District
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The Boca Chita Key Historic District is a U.S.
historic district in the Biscayne National Park
in Homestead, Florida
. It is located on the northwest section of Boca Chita Key
, roughly bounded by Biscayne Bay
and a stone wall. It contains three historic buildings and the Boca Chita Lighthouse. On August 1, 1997, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
historic district in the Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park is a U.S. National Park located in southern Florida, due east of Homestead. The park preserves Biscayne Bay, one of the top scuba diving areas in the United States. Ninety-five percent of the park is water. In addition, the shore of the bay is the location of an extensive...
in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States nestled between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area....
. It is located on the northwest section of Boca Chita Key
Boca Chita Key
Boca Chita Key is an island north of the upper Florida Keys in Biscayne National Park. It is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.It is located in Biscayne Bay, just north of Sands Key....
, roughly bounded by Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay is a lagoon that is approximately 35 miles long and up to 8 miles wide located on the Atlantic coast of South Florida, United States. It is usually divided for purposes of discussion and analysis into three parts: North Bay, Central Bay, and South Bay. Its area is...
and a stone wall. It contains three historic buildings and the Boca Chita Lighthouse. On August 1, 1997, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.