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

Robert Curry Mansion

Ken Lund via Flicker (CC BY-SA 2.0), April 23, 2021

1. Robert Curry Mansion Marker

Inscription. This mansion was built by Robert Curry as a result of the "Great Fire” of 1886. The fire leveled the Curry family home, businesses, and two thirds of the business district. After his death the mansion became the home of the southernmost Elks Lodge. They mounted a large taxidermy elk with a sizable rack between the two gable roofs of the front porch. For years the lodge's symbol proclaimed the presence of the fraternal organization throughout the Florida Keys.
— Circa 1890 —

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 109.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 24° 33.463′ N, 81° 48.245′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Duval Street and Rose Lane, on the right when traveling north on Duval Street. Marker is on a short wall next to the lower flight of front stairs. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 Duval St, 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. Captain Martin Hellings House (a few steps from this marker); The Oldest House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Key West Woman's Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain's Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Joseph Yates Porter House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oldest House Cistern (within shouting distance of this marker); Cookhouses (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . Robert Curry Mansion. More details about Curry's life and the history of the house, including of the supernatural kind. (Key West Historic Marker Tour) (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

2. Robert Curry Mansion Marker

Robert Curry Mansion image. Click for full size.

Ken Lund via Flicker (CC BY-SA 2.0), April 23, 2021

3. Robert Curry Mansion

Marker is on the post in the lower left corner.

The Elks Lodge image. Click for full size.

Don Pinder via Key West Public Library (CC BY 2.0)

4. The Elks Lodge

The moose mentioned in the marker stands atop the neon sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.