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

The Conch Republic

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

1. The Conch Republic Marker

Inscription.
On April 23, 1982, the Conch Republic declared the secession of Key West from the United States. The short lived "war" was in response to a border patrol check point in Florida City subjecting all vehicles to searches for illegal immigrants. After announcing the "Proclamation of War" federal agents in attendance were attacked with stale loafs of Cuban bread followed by an immediate surrender of the Republic. The road block was removed but the secession and foreign aid demands have never been recognized.

. —Circa 1982—
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 49.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1982.

Location. 24° 33.566′ N, 81° 48.416′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Wall Street and Tifts Street, on the right when traveling south on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Wall St, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Island Welcome Center (Tift & Co.) Shell Warehouse (Ice House) (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Conch Republic (here, next to this marker); Wreckers (a few steps from this marker); "The Wreckers" (a few steps from this marker); Mel Fisher and 1622 Fleet Shipwreck Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Origins of Island Roots & Key West Memorial Sculpture Garden (a few steps from this marker); Mary (a few steps from this marker); Mallory Square (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Brief History of the Conch Republic. (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

2. The Conch Republic Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.