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

USCGC Ingham

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

1. USCGC Ingham Marker

Inscription.
This 327 foot long, 6,200 hp cutter with a crew of 300 served in World War II, Vietnam, and the Korean war. The Ingham received a record 35 awards and was the most decorated vessel of its time. During it's service December 15, 1942, the Ingham engaged and sank German U-boat U-626. In 1980 the Ingham served as one of 1,700 ships that helped hundreds of Cuban immigrants reach the U.S. during the Mariel Boatlift.

— Circa 1833 —
Key West Historic Marker
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Call: 305•507•0300
Sponsor: Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 26.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1942.

Location. 24° 33.123′ N, 81° 48.449′ W. Memorial is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It can be reached from the intersection of Quay Road and Butler Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located within Truman Waterfront Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 21 E Quay Road, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: The Freedom Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Jack (within shouting distance of this marker); Submarine Base (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Outer Mole Pier (about 300 feet away); Breadfruit Tree (about 500 feet away); Marine Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coffee Butler (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Weather Bureau (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. USCGC Ingham. USCGC Ingham Memorial Museum website homepage (Submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

2. Key West Art & Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

3. Ingham (USCGC). National Register of Historic Places. (Submitted on July 12, 2025.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

2. USCGC Ingham Marker

USCGC Ingham image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

3. USCGC Ingham

National Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Patrick Duggan, July 10, 2025

4. National Historic Landmark

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 4. submitted on July 10, 2025, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.