Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Oldest House
Key West Art & Historical Society
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
1. The Oldest House Marker
built on Whitehead Street in
the late 1820's by Richard
Cussans, a ship's carpenter.
The structure was moved
to its current location in
1829 and expanded for
Captain Francis Watlington
to accommodate his wife
and nine daughters. The
Captain's descendants lived
in the house until the 1970s
This is considered the oldest
house in South Florida.
Circa 1833
Key West Historic Marker
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305 507 0300
Sponsor: Old Island Restoration Foundation
Erected by Old Island Restoration Foundation. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 24° 33.448′ N, 81° 48.25′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Duval Street and Rose Lane, on the left when traveling north on Duval Street. This marker is listed as Key West Art & Historical Societys Marker 3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 Duval 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: Captain Martin Hellings House (a few steps from this marker); Captain's Room (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Oldest House Key West Has Is Also The Wreckers Museum. (Submitted on May 23, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 23, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
2. The Oldest House Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
3. National Register of Historic places Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
