Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Key Museum State Park

Question: What year did the hurricane destroy Atsena Otie Key, the island cross from Cedar Key?
Answer: In 1896, a hurricane destroyed Atsena Otie Key, one of the largest islands in the Cedar Keys. The losses brought the demise of the Faber Lumber Company, which supported the Eberhard Faber pencil industry. A number of homes were also destroyed. The hurricane left it’s mark on Cedar Key as well, destroying hotels, the ice factory and other businesses and homes.