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

Women Lighthouse Keepers

— Key West Lighthouse —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

1. Women Lighthouse Keepers Marker

Inscription.
Working as a lighthouse keeper was a difficult task. While a might be considered a masculine job, the Key West Lighthouse actually employed three female principal keepers. Barbara Mabrity served for 30 years (1832 to 1862), Mary A. Carroll in 1889 and Mary E. Bethel from 1908 to 1914.

Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels • Women. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 24° 33.038′ N, 81° 48.06′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Whitehead Street and Truman Avenue, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located within the Key West Lighthouse compound. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 938 Whitehead Street, 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. Second Key West Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); Lighthouse Keeper’s Duties (here, next to this marker); Key West Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Lighthouse Tower (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Key West Lighthouse

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(a few steps from this marker); Lighthouse Keepers (within shouting distance of this marker); Barbara Mabrity (within shouting distance of this marker); Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . Key West Lighthouse. Old Town Trolley Tours website entry (Submitted on September 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

2. Women Lighthouse Keepers Marker

Women Lighthouse Keepers listing
via U.S. Coast Guard
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on March 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.