Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Truman's Little White House
Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 59.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Military • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 24° 33.372′ N, 81° 48.399′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Front Street north of Admirals Lane, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the iron fence in front of the house,
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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: The Little White House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Little White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Key West Naval Station (about 300 feet away); United States Weather Bureau (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named United States Weather Bureau (about 500 feet away); The Presidential Gates (about 500 feet
Also see . . .
1. Harry S. Truman Little White House. Wikipedia entry on the site, where Truman spent 175 days of his presidency. (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Truman's Little White House. (Submitted on May 13, 2024, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia.)
Via National Archives and Records Administration. Office of Presidential Libraries. Harry S. Truman, March 8, 1951
3. President Truman at the "Little White House"
President Truman is seen dictating to Navy Yeoman Emil Kesselman at his desk in his Key West vacation residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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