Along Elliott Key, Gordon damaged the coral reef system to a greater extent than Andrew.
Adams Key is just west of the southern end of Elliott Key.
Elliott Key is about seven miles (11 km) long.
There are legends of Elliott Key and adjacent keys being used as a refuge by pirates and escaped slaves.
John James Audubon visited Elliott Key in 1832.
Although official regatta activities take place outside the park, the area of Elliott Key has become a popular destination for some participants.
The unmanned Pacific Reef Light is about three miles offshore from Elliott Key.
Northbound spring migrants do likewise on Elliott Key.
The only natural population of the Sargent's Palm grows on Elliott Key.
Captive breeding produced 25,000 Miami blues, some of which have been released on Elliott Key with mixed results.
