Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
An Island of Civility
— Dry Tortugas National Park —
Photographed By Pete Skillman, November 20, 2023
1. An Island of Civility Marker
Inscription.
An Island of Civility. . In contrast with the soldiers' barracks, the three-story, 68-room officers' quarters that stood here was an island of civility and comfort for the officers, women, children, and slaves or servants. The complex was begun in 1848 and enlarged in 1863. Never fully completed, it consisted of three rows of privies (outhouses), kitchens (foreground foundations), and quarters. Hurricanes and a 1927 fire ravaged the buildings. The hazardous ruins were removed in the 1960s., (captions) , Officers' quarters about 1867 , Behind the officers' quarters were rows of kitchens and privies. , An officer and three youngsters pose in front of the officers' quarters in the late 1800s.
In contrast with the soldiers' barracks, the three-story, 68-room officers' quarters that stood here was an island of civility and comfort for the officers, women, children, and slaves or servants. The complex was begun in 1848 and enlarged in 1863. Never fully completed, it consisted of three rows of privies (outhouses), kitchens (foreground foundations), and quarters. Hurricanes and a 1927 fire ravaged the buildings. The hazardous ruins were removed in the 1960s.
(captions)
Officers' quarters about 1867
Behind the officers' quarters were rows of kitchens and privies.
An officer and three youngsters pose in front of the officers' quarters in the late 1800s.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 24° 37.757′ N, 82° 52.416′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. The Moat (a few steps from this marker); Red-Hot Cannonballs (within shouting distance of this marker); 15-Inch Rodman (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
