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

The Outer Mole Pier

-Circa 1845-

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 24, 2024

1. The Outer Mole Pier Marker

Inscription. The origins of the Mole Pier date back to several years before the Civil War. It was a wooden dock for Fort Taylor With plans to expand the Naval Station into a submarine base following World War I, engineers redesigned and extended the pier as a concrete breakwater for the harbor. The Navy retained ownership of the pier after the sale of the Naval Station in 1986. It is currently used by the Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA, and cruise ships.

Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 44.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 24° 33.176′ N, 81° 48.445′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker can be reached from Noah Lane near Weech Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 Noah Ln, 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. Submarine Base (a few steps from this marker); USCGC Ingham (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Freedom Tree (about 400 feet away); Marine Hospital (about 500 feet away); United States Weather Bureau

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(about 700 feet away); Breadfruit Tree (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named United States Weather Bureau (about 800 feet away); Coffee Butler (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 24, 2024

2. The Outer Mole Pier 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 34 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.