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

Gatoville

-Circa 1889-

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 22, 2024

1. Gatoville Marker

Inscription. Edward H. Gato created one of the first successful industrial communities in the US. By building 40 cigar makers cottages around his cigar factory Gato attracted the most talented workers. The homes were simple two room wooden structures, with a porch facing the street and an outhouse in back. Gato supported the entrepreneurial and community spirit of his workers, encouraging them to start businesses of their own, ranging from groceries and saloons to confectionary shops and private schools.

Key West Historic Marker
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Sponsor: First State Bank

Erected by First State Bank. (Marker Number 21.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 24° 32.999′ N, 81° 47.783′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Simonton Street and Catherine Street, on the right when traveling north on Simonton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Simonton St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Gato Village Pocket Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eduardo Gato Cigar Factory (about 400 feet away); E.H. Gato Cigar Factory (about 400 feet away); La Te Da (about 600 feet away); The Speakeasy (about 600 feet away); The Cuban Club (about 700 feet away); The John Dewey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); War of 1898 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 22, 2024

2. Gatoville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.