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

Captain's Room

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 20, 2024

1. Captain's Room Marker

Inscription. This room was enclosed from the open sleeping porch about 1880. On an island where nothing went to waste, the panelling is recycled piano crate likely salvaged from a shipwreck at that time. After entering the room, look back over the doorway at the unusual carpentry; perhaps rum was involved? It is believed that Capt. Watlington spent his final years in this room, while the house was filled with younger family and tenants. Some his seafaring possessions are on display. Today, we dedicate this room to the 1800's maritime history of Key West: the wreckers, the sailors, the Navy and Army, and the rapid growth of the city as a result of the Cuban cigar industry.

Erected by Old Island Restoration Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 24° 33.437′ N, 81° 48.248′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It can be reached from Duval Street north of Eaton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 Duval St, Key West FL 33040, United States

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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 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: The Oldest House Cistern (here, next to this marker); Cookhouses (a few steps from this marker); The Oldest House (a few steps from this marker); Key West Woman's Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Martin Hellings House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Curry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patterson-Baldwin House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oldest Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 20, 2024

2. Captain's Room Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.