Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Cosgrove House
Circa 1850
Captain Phillip Cosgrove
purchased this stately home
for the price of $1,600 in
1871. This was a prime
location with its proximity to
the deep-water port and in
what was then the center of
the city. It's believed that the
Captain's wife Myrtle planted
the century old banyan tree,
defined by its aerial prop
roots, in the front yard for
shade. The house remained in
his family until 1947.Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources The Banyan Resort (sponsor). (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 24° 33.407′ N, 81° 48.3′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Whitehead Street. The Cosgrove House, Key West Historical Marker No. 16, Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Whitehead 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. Phillip L. Cosgrove House, 1872 (here, next to this marker); William Lowe Delaney / Theodore Holtsberg House
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2. The Cosgrove House
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Also see . . . The Cosgrove House. More details about the house, built by one of the four men who bought Key West from Spain. (Key West Historic Marker Tour) (Submitted on February 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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