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

Audubon House and Tropical Gardens

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 21, 2024

1. Audubon House and Tropical Gardens Marker

Inscription. 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!

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 24° 33.499′ N, 81° 48.37′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Whitehead Street and Greene Street, on the right when traveling north on Whitehead Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Whitehead St, Key West FL 33040, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

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 (a few steps from this marker); The Mariana (a few steps from this marker); Navy Club of Key West Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchors (1622) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunken Treasure (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Mallory Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); Steam Power (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . Audubon House & Tropical Gardens. (Submitted on April 14, 2024.)

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 21, 2024

2. Audubon House and Tropical Gardens Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.