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. 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. It 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,

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Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Legacy of Henry Morrison Flagler (a few steps from this marker); Industry Row (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad that Died at Sea (a few steps from this marker); Henry Morrison Flagler (within shouting distance of this marker); The Maggie Atwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Turtle Kraals Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Pepe’s Café (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Turtle Kraals Museum (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 9, 2014

2. Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway Marker

Key West.

Also see . . . Overseas Railroad. (Submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 9, 2014

3. Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway Marker

Flagler Station, Key West, Florida image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2019

4. Flagler Station, Key West, Florida

The Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway marker is mounted on the side of the station, under the eaves, and to the right of the steps going up to the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 49 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. 4. submitted on June 17, 2024, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.