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

Old Monroe County Jail

-Circa 1892-

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 24, 2024

1. Old Monroe County Jail Marker

Inscription. The first Monroe County jail dates back to 1828. Built two years after the county courthouse, it was a symbol of Monroe County's position as the largest city in Florida. The jail was rebuilt in 1835, 1845,1880, 1892, and 1907. During the 1907 expansion a ten-foot high concrete wall was added for security. In 1965 the sheriff's office at the front of the jail was replaced with by a modern courthouse annex. In 1980 the annex was expanded enveloping the north section of the jail complex.

Key West Historic Marker
Free Audio Walking Tour Call: 305-507-0300
Sponsor: The Monroe County Commission

Erected by The Monroe County Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 24° 33.284′ N, 81° 48.262′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It can be reached from Fleming Street west of Whitehead Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 Fleming St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the

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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: 323 Fleming Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson B. Browne (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kapok Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Truman Annex was formerly the Key West Naval Station (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Cruz / Julia Gardner House (about 600 feet away); The 1886 Fire (about 600 feet away); La Concha Hotel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 24, 2024

2. Old Monroe County Jail Marker

Old Monroe County Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 24, 2024

3. Old Monroe County Jail

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 433 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.