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

Emma Carrero Cates Pier at Southern Beach

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

1. Emma Carrero Cates Pier at Southern Beach Marker

Inscription.
Named in Honor of
A Emma Carrero Cates
Key West City Commissioner 1983-1987
Member of the Monroe County Beach Advisory Board 1988-2001

For her tireless dedication and efforts in renourishment and
preservation of Monroe County and City of Key West beaches.
She was instrumental in the preservation and development of South
Beach and as Chairman of the Beach Advisory Board
successfully helped bring about the renourishment of Smathers Beach

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.

Location. 24° 32.798′ N, 81° 47.751′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on Duval Street, 0.1 miles south of South Street, in the median. Marker located at the foot of the Emma Carreras Cates Pier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1499 Duval 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. Southernmost House (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Cayo Hueso (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Dewey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eduardo H. Gato House (about 300 feet away); J. Vining and Florida Curry Harris House

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(about 400 feet away); The Cable Hut (about 500 feet away); Southernmost Point (about 500 feet away); The History of the Southernmost Point (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . Smathers Beach In Key West Florida Keys. What's at Florida Keys website entry (Submitted on June 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023

2. Emma Carrero Cates Pier at Southern Beach Marker

South Beach
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.