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

The History of the Southernmost Point

Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2026

1. The History of the Southernmost Point Marker

Inscription. In 1808 importing of slaves was illegal and participation in slave tracking was considered an act of piracy. The United States Navy intercepted three slave ships headed to Cuba in 1860. The one thousand four hundred thirty-two Africans on board were brought to the shores of Key West and housed in barracks at Whitehead Point. Two hundred ninety five slaves died of illness during a three month stay prior to being returned to Africa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 24° 32.809′ N, 81° 47.768′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Duval Street south of South Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located near the Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1498 Duval 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,

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: A different marker also named The History of the Southernmost Point (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The History of the Southernmost Point (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The History of the Southernmost Point (here, next to this marker); a different marker also

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named The History of the Southernmost Point (a few steps from this marker); Southernmost House (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Carrero Cates Pier at Southern Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Cayo Hueso (within shouting distance of this marker); Eduardo H. Gato House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2026

2. The History of the Southernmost Point Marker

The marker is the one on the right side of the two markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.