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

Pepe’s Café

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

1. Pepe’s Café Marker

Inscription. During his tenure in office as President of the United States, Harry S. Truman visited Key West a total of 11 times commencing in 1946.

It was at this restaurant that President Truman would stop and enjoy a cup of coffee while taking one of his many leisurely strolls through town.

Erected by Pepe’s Café.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 24° 33.63′ N, 81° 48.026′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Caroline Street, 0.1 miles south of Roberts Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dade County Pine (a few steps from this marker); The Red Doors (within shouting distance of this marker); Industry Row (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway (about 300 feet away); Henry Morrison Flagler (about 300 feet away); The Maggie Atwell House

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(about 400 feet away); The Railroad that Died at Sea (about 400 feet away); Turtle Kraals Museum (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Regarding Pepe’s Café. Pepe’s Café opened in 1909 and is the oldest restaurant in the Florida Keys and is the second oldest restaurant in Florida. Florida’s oldest restaurant is Columbia Restaurant in Tampa which opened in 1905.

Also see . . . Pepe’s Café. (Submitted on May 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023

2. Pepe’s Café Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.