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

Joseph Yates Porter, M.D.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 12, 2014

1. Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. Marker

Inscription. In this house was born, lived and died Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. 1847-1927. First health officer of the State of Florida, 1889-1917. Thirteenth president of the Florida Medical Association. Under his farsighted leadership, yellow fever and other epidemic diseases were eradicated. Perhaps no other person has exerted more influence upon the health of this state than Porter.

Erected 1968 by The Florida Medical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 24° 33.474′ N, 81° 48.271′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Caroline Street and Duval Street on Caroline Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 429 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040, 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,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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: Dr. Joseph Yates Porter House (a few steps from this marker); Robert Curry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fogarty Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oldest House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain George Carey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Martin Hellings House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cookhouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain's Room (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. Marker (marker is to the right of the green tarp in the background) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 21, 2024

2. Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. Marker (marker is to the right of the green tarp in the background)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 18, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on March 21, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.

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