Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Audubon House
Photographed by Cleo Robertson, March 19, 2015
1. Audubon House Marker
Erected by Historical Association of Southern Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1977.
Location. 24° 33.504′ N, 81° 48.374′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Whitehead Street and Sunset Lane, on the right when traveling north on Whitehead Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, 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: Audubon House and Tropical Gardens (a few steps from this marker); The Mariana (within shouting distance of this marker); Navy Club of Key West Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchors (1622) (within shouting distance of this marker); Mallory Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunken Treasure (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Depot and Storehouse-Building One-U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Cleo Robertson, March 19, 2015
2. Audubon House Marker
Regarding Audubon House. The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens were constructed in the 18th Century for Captain John H. Geiger. Geiger was a harbor pilot and resided here with his wife and 9 children. In 1832 John James Audubon visited the keys and spent much of his time here at the Geigers' house. During his visit Audubon sketched 18 new birds, one of which was sketched in front of a tree at this house. Today the house offers a beautiful one-acre garden surrounding a house that contains 28 original first-edition Audubon paintings. The paintings are displayed on all three floors of the historic home.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia: Audubon House and Tropical Gardens. (Submitted on March 22, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. Key West Audubon House: Fascinating characters, enchanting spot. Key West is full of beautiful houses, gardens and views but one of the prettiest places of all is the Key West Audubon House, also known as the Geiger House, and its gardens. (Submitted on March 22, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
Photographed by Cleo Robertson, March 19, 2015
3. Audubon House Marker
House in background. Photo taken at northwest corner of property.
Photographed by Cleo Robertson, March 19, 2015
4. Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
A visit to Audubon House and Tropical Gardens is a step back in time to the world of a maritime pilot and master wrecker in mid-19th century Key West.
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 28, 2015
5. Audubon House by day
Photographed by Cleo Robertson, March 19, 2015
6. Audubon House & Tropical Garden Sign
Sign is located at the entrance to the property on Whitehead Street. It reads:
Welcome to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, named after the famous naturalist John James Audubon (1785-1851). This historic house museum was established in 1960 to commemorate his 1832 expedition to the Florida Keys, during which time he sketched many new species for his "Birds of America" folio. Audubon met several prominent Key West citizens including wrecker, John Huling Geiger during his visit. This structure was constructed by Capt. Geiger, circa 1849 and served as home to his family for the next hundred years. It is today lovingly managed by The Wolfson Family Foundation which saved it from scheduled demolition in 1958. Please come in and relive the days of its past glory!
Welcome to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, named after the famous naturalist John James Audubon (1785-1851). This historic house museum was established in 1960 to commemorate his 1832 expedition to the Florida Keys, during which time he sketched many new species for his "Birds of America" folio. Audubon met several prominent Key West citizens including wrecker, John Huling Geiger during his visit. This structure was constructed by Capt. Geiger, circa 1849 and served as home to his family for the next hundred years. It is today lovingly managed by The Wolfson Family Foundation which saved it from scheduled demolition in 1958. Please come in and relive the days of its past glory!
Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 28, 2015
7. Audubon House Side Yard
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,019 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on March 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 22, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 5. submitted on July 10, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 6. submitted on March 22, 2015, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 7. submitted on July 10, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
