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

625 Eaton Street

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 19, 2024

1. 625 Eaton Street Marker

Inscription. The Raven House was built in 1889 after the Great Fire of 1886 destroyed the original structure. This beautiful home is considered one of the original Grande Dames of Key West. She was one of the first homes in Old Town to be restored and housed Casa Avila art gallery. One of the first galleries on the island and home to Cuban artist Stephen Avila.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 24° 33.5′ N, 81° 48.09′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Eaton Street west of Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 Eaton St, 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 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

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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: George Henry Curry Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Casa Antigua/Trev-Mor Hotel (about 400 feet away); Sawyer-Navarro House (about 400 feet away); William Kerr House (about 400 feet away); The Freeman Curry House (about 400 feet away); The Masonic Temple (about 400 feet away); James Haskins House (about 500 feet away); Richard Kemp House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Trev-Mor Hotel (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

625 Eaton Street Marker (marker is just to the right of the right rear tail light of the truck) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 19, 2024

2. 625 Eaton Street Marker (marker is just to the right of the right rear tail light of the truck)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.