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

The Arch House

-Circa 1880-

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

1. The Arch House Marker

Inscription. The Arch House is the oldest remaining Carriage House in the Historic District. It is recognized as a novelty of architectural design and function. In Key West during the 1880s, it was uncommon for the average person to possess a horse much less a carriage. Horses, building materials, and the essentials of life had to be brought from the mainland by sailboat. The house and an adjoining cigar factory stand as testament to an era of wealth and prosperity from the Civil War until 1910.

Key West Historic Marker
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Sponsor: Island City House (Marker Number 85.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 24° 33.557′ N, 81° 47.979′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Eaton Street and Caraballo Lane, on the right when traveling east on Eaton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 810 Eaton St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is

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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: Island City House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freeman Curry House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The William Alfred Johnson House (about 400 feet away); Sponge Warehouse (about 500 feet away); One Human Family (about 500 feet away); Dade County Pine (about 500 feet away); The Red Doors (about 500 feet away); John McFerris Lowe Estate 1873-1975 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

2. The Arch House 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 190 times since then and 24 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.