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

The Legacy of Henry Morrison Flagler

Florida and U.S.-1 to the Florida Keys

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Legacy of Henry Morrison Flagler Marker

Inscription. From 1887 to 1904, Henry Flagler's railroad connected his many hotels seen here on the illuminated floor map. Railroad connection along the East Coast opened up the entire state to commerce, all the way to a once sleepy village now known as Miami. In 1905, Flagler began construction of the Key West Extension, anticipating the completion of the Panama Canal in 1913. Flagler gambled that the deepwater harbor of Key West would capitalize on that event. Thought impossible by most, and once called "Flagler's Folly," the Key West Extension became known to many as the "Eighth Wonder of the World."

Erected by Sails to Rails Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 24° 33.682′ N, 81° 47.987′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It can be reached from the intersection of Carolina Street and Margaret Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the Sails to Rails Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Carolina 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 Railroad that Died at Sea (here, next to this marker); The Maggie Atwell House

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(a few steps from this marker); Southern Terminus the Over-Sea Railway (a few steps from this marker); Henry Morrison Flagler (within shouting distance of this marker); Industry Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Turtle Kraals Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Turtle Kraals Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pepe’s Café (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Henry Flagler Builder of the Overseas Railway. (Submitted on October 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Overseas to the Keys: Henry Flagler’s Oversea Railroad. (Submitted on October 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The Legacy of Henry Morrison Flagler Marker

Portrait of Henry Morrison Flagler.jpg image. Click for full size.

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3. Portrait of Henry Morrison Flagler.jpg

Opening of Florida Keys Railway - J.R. parotid, H.M. Flagler LCCN2014680212.jpg image. Click for full size.

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4. Opening of Florida Keys Railway - J.R. parotid, H.M. Flagler LCCN2014680212.jpg

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.