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

Mallory Homesite

Photographed by Marsha A. Matson, May 28, 2015

1. Mallory Homesite Marker

Inscription. The home of Stephen Russell Mallory (1812-1873) stood near this site from 1839 to 1895 when it became U.S. Navy property. U.S. Senator from Florida from 1851 to 1861 and Chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee after 1853. As Secretary of the Navy in the Confederate States Cabinet (1861-1865) he pioneered the use of submarines and ironclad warships in naval warfare.

A son Stephen R. Mallory, Jr. grew up in and later owned this house. He represented Florida in the United States Senate (1897-1908).

Erected 1966 by Historical Association of Southern Florida.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 24° 33.515′ N, 81° 48.395′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Whitehead Street, on the left when traveling south on Front Street. 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

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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: Navy Club of Key West Monument (a few steps from this marker); Naval Depot and Storehouse-Building One-U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Clinton Square (a few steps from this marker); Coast Guard Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchors (1622) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunken Treasure (within shouting distance of this marker); The Key West Arts Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Civil War Navy Sesquicentennial. (Submitted on June 25, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.)
2. The Blockade Runners.

Photographed by Pete Payette, May 6, 2024

2. Mallory Homesite Marker

(Submitted on June 25, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.)
3. Ironclad warships. (Submitted on June 25, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,213 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 2. submitted on May 13, 2024, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.