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

1909 & 1910 Hurricanes

-Circa 1909-

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

1. 1909 &1910 Hurricanes Marker

Inscription. Key West experienced two major hurricanes in 1909 and 1910. Both hit in October and rated between a category 3 & 4 hurricane. In 1909, more than 400 buildings were destroyed. Many of the buildings were blown off their foundations, collapsed from hurricane force winds or were washed away by tidal surge. Nearly every ship and dock in the city was badly damaged or destroyed. Estimates of overall damage was set at one million dollars in 1909 currency.

Key West Historic Marker
Free Audio Walking Tour Call: 305-507-0300

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 97.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 24° 33.214′ N, 81° 47.314′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on United Street east of White Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1209 United St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also

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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: 1846 "Havana" Hurricane (within shouting distance of this marker); Key West City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Josephine Parker City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruce Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Brisa House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferdinand Hirsh Cigar Factory (approx. ¼ mile away); José Martí Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Eloy Angel Rodriguez (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

2. 1909 &1910 Hurricanes Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.