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

Key West Lighthouse

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

1. Key West Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. The first Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 near the Southernmost Point. A violent hurricane completely destroyed the structure in 1846. The decision was made to construct the new lighthouse inland on Whitehead Street. It was completed in January 1848 at a cost of $7,248. The new structure was erected in only 48 days and towered 60 feet above the island below.

Erected by Key West Art & Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 24° 33.04′ N, 81° 48.056′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

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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: Lighthouse Keeper’s Duties (here, next to this marker); Lighthouse Tower (here, next to this marker); Women Lighthouse Keepers (a few steps from this marker); Second Key West Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Key West Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Lighthouse Keepers (a few steps from this marker); Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Barbara Mabrity (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . Key West Lighthouse. (Submitted on September 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 3, 2023

2. Key West Lighthouse Marker

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 231 times since then and 42 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.