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.
Gatoville. -Circa 1889-. 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 , Free Audio Walking tour Call: 305-507-0300 , Sponsor: First State Bank
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
Free Audio Walking tour Call: 305-507-0300
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. Marker 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.
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 32 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
