Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Birthplace of Pan American World Airways
On Oct. 28, 1927 Pan American flight No. 1 taxied down a runway in Key West bound for Havana. This was the first United States international air service in scheduled operation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1927.
Location. 24° 33.444′ N, 81° 48.327′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Caroline Street and Whitehead Street, on the right when traveling east on Caroline Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Whitehead St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pan American Airways (a few steps from this marker); The Presidential Gates (a few steps from this marker); Captain George Carey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Steam Power (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillip L. Cosgrove House, 1872 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cosgrove House (about 300 feet away); William Lowe Delaney / Theodore Holtsberg House (about 300 feet away); Joseph Yates Porter, M.D. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
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 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.