The Conch Republic: A Tongue-In-Cheek Secession of Key West
Discover more about the humorous secession of Key West, Florida from the US in 1982 that resulted in the creation of the Conch Republic. Discover how a roadblock led to the Conch Republic’s birth, and how it exists today as a “sovereign state of mind” with an annual Independence Celebration. Join the fun and explore the Conch Republic’s fascinating history at conchrepublic.com.