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

The Freeman Curry House

Circa 1865

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 18, 2024

1. The Freeman Curry House Marker

Inscription. Built of heart pine by shipbuilder and merchant Samuel Filer. In 1920, the structure was moved back forty feet to its present location. The double parlor features wall murals painted in 1925. The house has been sold only once, in 1920, to the Freeman-Curry family. During the last century, the family became best known as political leaders with six members elected to local, county and state positions.

Key West Historical Marker
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Erected by The Freeman Family. (Marker Number 25.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 24° 33.531′ N, 81° 48.02′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Eaton Street east of Peacon Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 720 Eaton St, 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 on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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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: Island City House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Arch House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 625 Eaton Street (about 400 feet away); Sawyer-Navarro House (about 500 feet away); George Henry Curry Mansion (about 500 feet away); The Red Doors (about 600 feet away); Dade County Pine (about 600 feet away); Pepe’s Café (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 18, 2024

2. The Freeman Curry House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.