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

The John Dewey House

Key West Art & Historical Society

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 4, 2023

1. The John Dewey House Marker

John Dewey in Key West
Cambridge School of Weston website entry
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Inscription.
John Dewey was a world renowned philosopher and educator, arguably one of the most influential men on America's educational system. From 1938 to 1950 Dewey spent every winter during the twilight of his years in Key West, enjoying the laid back atmosphere and warm weather. Dewey, normally a very driven and productive man, embraced the Key West lifestyle and enjoyed his lazy vacations here stating "The climate here is too relaxing to be conductive to work."

— Circa 1911 —
Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society. (Marker Number 32.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 24° 32.846′ N, 81° 47.752′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is on South Street, 0.1 miles north of Duval Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 South Street, Key West FL 34040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Casa Cayo Hueso (within shouting distance of this marker); Southernmost House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Eduardo H. Gato House (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Carrero Cates Pier at Southern Beach (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Vining and Florida Curry Harris House (about 400 feet away); The Cable Hut (about 600 feet away); The History of the Southernmost Point (about 600 feet away); Southernmost Point (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

More about this marker. This marker is listed as Key West Art & Historical Society’s Marker 32

Also see . . .
1. John Dewey House. Fun in Key West website entry (Submitted on October 5, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Key West Historic Marker Tour. (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

The John Dewey House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 4, 2023

2. The John Dewey House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.