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.
Captain's Room. . 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.
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. Marker 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 of America. Touch for directions.
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
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 35 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
