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

Key West Armory

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

1. Key West Armory Marker

Inscription.
The Armory was in such
an advanced state of
deterioration by 1969 that
the state granted the city
permission for it's
demolition. Joseph Allen
and State Representative
William Roberts fought to
save the building and were
instrumental in forming
the Historic Preservation
Board. Preservationists
James Shields, Edward &
Joan Knight, Larry
Nettler, Mary Lee Graham
and Norman Artman are
also credited with
preserving the structure.
— Circa 1900 —
Key West Historic Marker
Sponsor: Historic Florida Keys Foundation

Erected by Historic Florida Keys Foundation. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 24° 33.588′ N, 81° 47.64′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of White Street and Southard Street, on the left on White Street. This marker is listed as Key West Art & Historical Society’s Marker 10. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 White 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: A different marker also named Key West Armory (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Bishop House (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Army Post (about 400 feet away); Peary Court Post Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Yellow Fever (about 400 feet away); The Neighborhood Store (about 500 feet away); Island House (about 600 feet away); Shotgun House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. The Armory in Key West. (Submitted on May 24, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 24, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Key West Armory. (Submitted on May 13, 2024, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

2. Key West Armory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.