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

The Demise of the Overseas Railroad

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

1. The Demise of the Overseas Railroad Marker

Inscription. The storm of all storms was the devastating Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 ( Category 5 at 200 mph winds). It obliterated the Middle Keys' Long Key taking with it over 600 lives, 40 miles of track and the rescue train with engine 447. This passenger car, built in 1919, was found on Pigeon Key tracks on its side. It has since been moved to Crane Point Hammock, the original site of Marathon's railway station of 1910.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 24° 43.02′ N, 81° 4.442′ W. Marker is in Marathon, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Overseas Highways (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles Sombrero Beach Road (County Route 931), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the car at Crane Point Hammock Museum and 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); Henry Morrison Flagler (a few steps from this marker); Marathon: Heart of the Keys (within shouting distance of this marker); Stained Glass Windows of St. Columba Episcopal Church

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Seven-Mile Historic Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away); Old Seven Mile Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away).

Also see . . . The Flagler Railroad. (Submitted on May 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

The Demise of the Overseas Railroad Marker (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

2. The Demise of the Overseas Railroad Marker (right)

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 62 times since then and 19 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.