Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Audubon House
Erected by Historical Association of Southern Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1977.
Location. 24° 33.499′ N, 81° 48.377′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Whitehead Street and Sunset Lane, on the right when traveling north on Whitehead Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Whitehead Street, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Navy Club of Key West Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Mallory Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Depot and Storehouse-Building One-U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Steam Power (within shouting distance of this marker); Coast Guard Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Key West Arts Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sawyer Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Regarding Audubon House. The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens were constructed in the 18th Century for Captain John H. Geiger. Geiger was a harbor pilot and resided here with his wife and 9 children. In 1832 John James Audubon visited the keys and spent much of his time here at the Geigers' house. During his visit Audubon sketched 18 new birds, one of which was sketched in front of a tree at this house. Today the house offers a beautiful one-acre garden surrounding a house that contains 28 original first-edition Audubon paintings. The paintings are displayed on all three floors of the historic home.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia: Audubon House and Tropical Gardens. (Submitted on March 22, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. Key West Audubon House: Fascinating characters, enchanting spot. Key West is full of beautiful houses, gardens and views but one of the prettiest places of all is the Key West Audubon House, also known as the Geiger House, and its gardens. (Submitted on March 22, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
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