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The main street through the center of Cedar Key—the most populous island in the Cedar Keys island chain [33] —was severely flooded by 8 ft (2.4 m) of water, which invaded every building and left large sinkholes when it receded. Sidewalks along the street were washed out. [34]
A hurricane passed by Galveston on October 5, causing flooding and the sinking of one ship. It continued eastward, becoming a major hurricane before hitting near St. Marks, Florida. It caused $500,000 in damage before moving out to sea near Bermuda on the 10th. [23] A 20-foot storm surge was reported at Cedar Key, Florida. [24]
September 9, 1919 – The 1919 Florida Keys hurricane passes about 50 miles (80 km) south of Key West, producing strong winds and heavy rainfall reaching an estimated peak of 13.4 inches (340 mm). Shipping losses are heavy, and damage in the Florida Keys is estimated at $2 million (1919 USD, $25 million 2008 USD). [22]
Though small in population, Cedar Key gets a lot of visitors — an estimated 300,000 people visit each year drawn to the nature preserves, recreational fishing, shellfish and historic sites.
M.J. Prem moves a display Max Prem, left, and M.J. Prem help salvage beverages at Suwanee Spirits after the store was flooded by during Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024 in Cedar Key, Florida.
In 1844, he became the Collector of Customs for the port of Cedar Key, as well as for Tampa, Florida. A post office named "Cedar Key" was established on Atsena Otie Key in 1845. The Florida legislature chartered the "City of Atsena Otie" in 1859. [3] Cedar Key became an important port, shipping lumber and naval stores harvested on the mainland.
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The Cedar Key Historical Society and Museum is located at 609 2nd Street State Road 24, Cedar Key, Florida. It contains exhibits and photographs depicting the history of Cedar Key from prehistoric times through the 20th century, Cedar Key Historical Society, 2008. Accessed August 16, 2008 (updated 09/21/21 WebDev).