Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Watkins Historic House
Inscription.
Erected 1908
Watkins family's residence 1892-1955
this historic property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 24° 33.661′ N, 81° 47.837′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Eaton St west of Frances Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: 1001 Eaton Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Key West Electric Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Inn on Fleming (about 500 feet away); John McFerris Lowe Estate 1873-1975 (about 500 feet away); The Steamplant (about 700 feet away); Island House (about 700 feet away); Flagler's Train Terminal (about 800 feet away); Sponge Warehouse (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2025, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2025, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

