Biscayne House of Refuge

historic site

Material
bronze
Inscription
Near this site stood the Biscayne House of Refuge to save survivors of shipwrecks from the perils of the desolate shore. After every storm, the keeper and his family searched the beach for castaways to furnish them food, clothing, shelter, and a safe retu

Overlooks nearby

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:2519:0219:32
June solstice06:3019:4220:16
September equinox07:1018:4819:18
December solstice07:0417:0117:35

Local time (America/New_York).

25.85723, -80.12044

Elevation 2 m (modelled from terrain)

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