Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023
1. Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway Marker
Inscription.
Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway. . On January 22, 1912, the "Flagler Special," the first passenger train ever to arrive in Key West and Henry M Flagler, Florida's empire builder, were tumultuously welcomed by the largest outpouring of citizens in the City's history. The train's arrival just a few blocks from here marked the completion of one of the world's most remarkable railroads. For twenty-three years - from 1912 to 1935 - passenger trains were operated on daily schedules between Key West and New York and automobile and train car ferries were operated between Key West and Havana. In 1938 the railroad was converted to the overseas highway.
On January 22, 1912, the "Flagler Special," the first passenger train ever to arrive in Key West and Henry M Flagler, Florida's empire builder, were tumultuously welcomed by the largest outpouring of citizens in the City's history. The train's arrival just a few blocks from here marked the completion of one of the world's most remarkable railroads. For twenty-three years - from 1912 to 1935 - passenger trains were operated on daily schedules between Key West and New York and automobile and train car ferries were operated between Key West and Havana. In 1938 the railroad was converted to the overseas highway.
Erected 1999 by Historic Tours of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1912.
Location. 24° 33.675′ N, 81° 47.995′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Caroline Street and Margaret Street, on the right when traveling west on Caroline Street. Marker is on the wall of the Sails to Rails Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Caroline Street, 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. Industry Row (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad that Died at Sea (a few steps from this marker);
Also see . . . Overseas Railroad. (Submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, September 9, 2014
2. Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway Marker
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, September 9, 2014
3. Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
