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

Gato Village Pocket Park

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Gato Village Pocket Park Marker

Inscription. This park was part of a community of 40 cigar makers’ cottages surrounding the Gato Cigar Factory. The structure at the rear of the property is a representation of the cottage that stood here in 1897. The cigar sculpture is believed to be the largest cigar of its type and is a monument to the men and women who made Key West the “Cigar Capital of the World” in the 1890’s.
—Circa 2008—
Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society. (Marker Number 20.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 24° 33.002′ N, 81° 47.734′ W. Marker is in Ket West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Louisa Street and Calais Street, on the right when traveling north on Louisa Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Louisa 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. Gatoville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eduardo Gato Cigar Factory

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(about 600 feet away); E.H. Gato Cigar Factory (about 600 feet away); La Te Da (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Speakeasy (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cuban Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); The John Dewey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); War of 1898 (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. The Gato Village Park. (Submitted on September 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on September 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Gato Village Pocket Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.