Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort East Martello
Key West Art & Historical Society
—Circa 1862—
Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society. (Marker Number 82.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 24° 33.127′ N, 81° 45.318′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Roosevelt Boulevard (Florida Route A1A) and Faraldo Circle, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3501 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Meacham Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nyad (approx. 1.1 miles away); Salt Production (approx. 1˝ miles away); Indian Block (approx. 1.6 miles away); Key West Roosters (approx. 1.9 miles away); African Cemetery at Higgs Beach (approx. 1.9 miles away); West Martello (approx. 2 miles away); Bruce Hall (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Also see . . .
1. Fort East Martello. (Submitted on September 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on September 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.