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Islandia, and in particular Elliott Key, was originally fished by the Native American Tequesta people.

It subsequently became a haven for shipwreck survivors.

By the mid-1800s, a group of Bahamians had made their way to the key, where they unsuccessfully tried farming on an island with a base of coral rock.

By the early 1900s, Islandia had its own school district and more than 100 residents.

However, the number of residents dwindled over time due to the lack of electricity, poor farming, and the relatively long distance from the mainland.