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

United States Weather Bureau

— Key West Art & Historical Society —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

1. United States Weather Bureau Marker

Inscription. This building represents the vital role accurate weather forecasts played in the growth and vitality of Key West. Before the Weather Bureau, Key West residents relied on their own measurements and telegraph reports to predict oncoming storms. The weather station brought access to more sophisticated weather measurement techniques to warn of dangerous weather. It was often the front line in forecasting the power and path of tropical hurricanes. The building was built by the U.S. Army and served from 1912-1957.

-Circa 1912-
Key West Historic Marker
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Florida Department of State
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Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 117.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 24° 33.286′ N, 81° 48.395′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Front Street south of Eaton Street, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located in the Truman Annex. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 57 Front 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 itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named United States Weather Bureau (a few steps from this marker); Marine Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Truman's Little White House (about 500 feet away); The Little White House (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Little White House (about 600 feet away); 323 Fleming Street (about 700 feet away); The Outer Mole Pier (about 700 feet away); Old Monroe County Jail (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

2. United States Weather Bureau Marker

West.

Also see . . .
1. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on September 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Weather Bureau. (Submitted on May 13, 2024, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia.)

Photographed by Pete Payette, May 6, 2024

3. United States Weather Bureau Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on May 13, 2024, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.