Marathon in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Henry Morrison Flagler

1830 - 1913

Henry Morrison Flager Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

1. Henry Morrison Flager Marker

Inscription. Flagler became the second richest man in America as creator and brains of the Standard Oil Company. His partner was John D. Rockefeller. Flagler went on to build Florida in a two decade span during which he created the Florida East Coast Railroad. At 74 he followed his dream of building a "railroad across the sea" which he called the Key West Extension. It took seven years (1905-1912) to complete under deplorable working conditions and deadly hardships. It was an achievement second only to the Panama Canal.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 24° 43.018′ N, 81° 4.447′ W. Marker is in Marathon, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Overseas Highways (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles east of Sombrero Beach Road (County Route 931), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the car at Crane Point Hammock Museum & Nature Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5550 Overseas Highway, Marathon FL 33050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vaca Railroad Station (here, next to this marker); The Demise of the Overseas Railroad (a few steps from this marker);

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Marathon: Heart of the Keys (a few steps from this marker); Stained Glass Windows of St. Columba Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Seven-Mile Historic Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away); Old Seven Mile Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away).

Also see . . . Henry Morrison Biography. (Submitted on May 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Henry Morrison Flagler Marker (Left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

2. Henry Morrison Flagler Marker (Left)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.