Islamorada in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Green Turtle Inn

Photographed by Tim Fillmon

1. Green Turtle Inn Marker

Inscription. In 1928 the Rustic Inn was built to serve enthusiastic tourists traveling the Florida Keys on the new rail and highway systems. The Inn was one of the few structures left standing after the "Great Hurricane" of 1935. It was later repaired and renamed the Green Turtle Inn. The Inn has remained a favorite dining spot since that time.

Erected by Matecumbe Historical Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 24° 54.746′ N, 80° 38.492′ W. Marker is in Islamorada, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Overseas Highway (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles west of Old Highway (County Route 905), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81219 Overseas Highway, Islamorada FL 33036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Islamorada Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1935 Labor Day Hurricane (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Life In The Florida Keys (approx. ¼ mile away); The History of the Russell Cottage (approx. ¼ mile away); Hurricane Houses (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Sweeting House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Helen Wadley Branch Library (approx. half a mile away); The Florida Keys Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Islamorada.

Green Turtle Inn Marker on backside of rock in the foreground. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 6, 2018

2. Green Turtle Inn Marker on backside of rock in the foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.