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

Cigar Capital of the World

Circa 1890

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 18, 2024

1. Cigar Capital of the World Marker

Inscription. At it's peak in the 1890's, Key West had 200 cigar factories of all sizes and 2085 cigar rollers producing one hundred million hand rolled cigars a year. A skilled cigar roller could roll 300 cigars a day or nearly ninety thousand cigars a year. The success of the cigar industry contributed to Key West being the largest and wealthiest city in the State of Florida from the Civil War to the turn of the 20th century.

Key West Historic Marker
Free Audio Walking Tour: 305-507-0300

Erected by Historic Cigar Alley. (Marker Number 31.)

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

Location. 24° 33.588′ N, 81° 48.234′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Simonton Street and Greene Street, on the right when traveling south on Simonton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 540 Greene Street, 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,

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 William Curry Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named William Curry Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Richard Kemp House (about 400 feet away); The Curry Mansion (about 500 feet away); Coca-Cola Bottling Court (about 500 feet away); Milton W. Curry House, William Curry Homestead (about 500 feet away); Sloppy Joe’s Bar (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 18, 2024

2. Cigar Capital of the World 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 239 times since then and 19 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.