Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
United States Army Post
Peary Court Burial Grounds
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
1. United States Army Post- Peary Court Burial Grounds Marker
This is a 19th century military cemetery wherein United States Army soldiers and their families were interred. Although many remains were removed for re-interment at Fort Barrancas, Pensacola, Florida, remains are still within this hallowed site.
This site is managed and administered by the City of Key West.
Erected by City of Key West.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military.
Location. 24° 33.539′ N, 81° 47.594′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of White Street and Angela Street, on the left when traveling east on White Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peary Court Post Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Yellow Fever (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Bishop House (within shouting distance of this marker); Key West Armory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Key West Armory (about 400 feet away); The Neighborhood Store (about 700 feet away); Shotgun House (about 700 feet away); The Colds' Milk Farm (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Also see . . . Peary Court Cemetery. (Submitted on May 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Additional commentary.
1. Peary Court Post Cemetery Key West Florida
My second great-uncle, Lieutenant Benjamin Caldwell Edes, USA, 6th Infantry Regiment, died in Key West in 1844 of tuberculosis. He had previously been stationed at Fort Towson in the Choctaw Nation, now in Oklahoma. He was one
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 3, 2023
2. United States Army Post- Peary Court Burial Grounds Marker
Prior to his commission in the Army, he was a railway engineer from Baltimore. He delayed taking up his commission in order to complete a railroad, as indicated by numerous letters requesting a delay. He later went to Governor's Island, New York, prior to being posted for service. He served in the Second Seminole War in 1842. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted May 29, 2026, by Benjamin Long Edes Talman of Arncliffe Nsw, Australia.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
