Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Robert Curry Mansion
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.
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. It 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,
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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. 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: Captain Martin Hellings House (a few steps from this marker); The Oldest House (within 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.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
2. Robert Curry Mansion Marker
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.
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 June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 55 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.
