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

Indian Block

Circa 1890

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

1. Indian Block Marker

Inscription. After the Great Fire of 1886, Indian Block became a popular building material. The all concrete material was heralded as fire proof. Portable concrete forms were used to shape hand mixed cement into uniform blocks of concrete with an easily recognizable rusticated face. When the concrete cured, the forms were removed and the blocks were stacked in place with grout to hold them together While fire resistant, the unreinforced block walls were susceptible to hurricane winds.

Erected by Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 100.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 24° 33.37′ N, 81° 46.776′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Staples Avenue and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Staples Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1922 Staples Ave, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also in the American South

and

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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 Martinez Havana Company Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Production (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blue Freedom (approx. 0.3 miles away); José Martí Monument (approx. half a mile away); Eloy Angel Rodriguez (approx. half a mile away); Bruce Hall (approx. half a mile away); Dedicated to All Women Veterans (approx. half a mile away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

2. Indian Block Marker

A close up of Indian Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 23, 2024

3. A close up of Indian Block

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.