Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Captain George Carey House
Key West Art & Historical Society
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023
1. Captain George Carey House Marker
This is purported to be the second oldest house in Key West. Originally built as a two-room dwelling in 1834 by English merchant captain George Carey, who made his fortune in the wholesale liquor business, the home was enlarged in 1844 as a gift to his new wife. It was renovated in 1934 by Jesse Porter Kirke Newton, a fifth generation Key Wester, who was instrumental in the historic preservation of Key West.
Circa 1834
Key West Historic Marker
Sponsor: Key West Heritage House
Erected by Key West Heritage House. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 24° 33.458′ N, 81° 48.304′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Caroline Street and Telegraph Lane, on the left when traveling south on Caroline Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 Caroline Street, 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: Birthplace of Pan American World Airways (within shouting distance of this marker); Pan American Airways (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presidential Gates (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . .
1. Key West Historical Markers: The Captain George Carey House and the Pirates Well. (Submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023
2. Captain George Carey House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
