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

Nyad

Diana Nyad Completes Historic Swim

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 21, 2024

1. Nyad Marker

Inscription. Diana Nyad came ashore at this point on Smathers Beach on September 2, 2013, having swum 110.86 miles nonstop from Havana to Key West, the first to achieve this epic crossing without a shark cage. Successful on her fifth attempted try (52 hours, 54 minutes), Diana first attempted the feat in 1978. Thousands on this spot and millions worldwide took inspiration from the 64-year-old's first words upon realizing her lifelong dream: "Never, Ever, Give Up."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 2013.

Location. 24° 33.077′ N, 81° 46.37′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on South Roosevelt Boulevard (Florida Route A1A) 0.2 miles east of Bertha Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West FL 33040, United States 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

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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: Salt Production (approx. half a mile away); The Martinez Havana Company Factory (approx. half a mile away); Indian Block (approx. half a mile away); Blue Freedom (approx. ¾ mile away); Key West Roosters (approx. 0.8 miles away); African Cemetery at Higgs Beach (approx. 0.8 miles away); West Martello (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bruce Hall (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 21, 2024

2. Nyad 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 659 times since then and 135 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.