The Conch Republic
- SulphurSpringsMuseum
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min read
In 1982 the Florida Keys declared themselves independent under the name "The Conch Republic." This lasted two minutes. It was in response to Border Patrol setting up a checkpoint at the point of entry to the Keys and it hurting the tourism business. When the federal government wouldn't respond they declared themselves a sovereign nation.

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