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

In Memory of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd

1833 - 1883

— Imprisoned Fort Jefferson, Florida (July 24, 1865) —

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, April 11, 2008

1. Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Marker

Inscription. “...upon occasion of the prevalence of the yellow fever...Samuel A. Mudd devoted himself to the care and cure of the sick and interposed his courage and skill to protect the garrison...from peril and alarm, and thus...saved many valuable lives and earned the admiration and gratitude of all who observed or experienced his generous and faithful service to humanity.”

President Andrew Johnson
Pardon, dated February 6, 1869

Dr. Mudd was released, and left Fort Jefferson
March 11, 1869

Erected 1961.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 6, 1869.

Location. 24° 37.659′ N, 82° 52.386′ W. Marker is near Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It can be reached from no nearby street. Located in Fort Jefferson, in Dry Tortugas National Park. 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

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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: Guardian of the Gulf (a few steps from this marker); The "Dungeon" (within shouting distance of this marker); Navy Days at Fort Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunrooms (within shouting distance of this marker); Water in "Dry" Tortugas (within shouting distance of this marker); Building a City on the Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Mudd's Cell (within shouting distance of this marker); Touring Fort Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . .
1. Samuel Mudd. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on September 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Samuel Alexander Mudd.

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Marker and Photograph image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, April 11, 2008

2. Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Marker and Photograph

Find A Grave entry. (Submitted on September 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

In Memory of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Payette, May 7, 2024

3. In Memory of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Marker

Entrance to Dr. Mudd's Cell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, April 11, 2008

4. Entrance to Dr. Mudd's Cell

Dr. Mudd's Cell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, April 11, 2008

5. Dr. Mudd's Cell

Samuel Alexander Mudd (December 20, 1833 – January 10, 1883) image. Click for full size.

Public domain (Library of Congress)

6. Samuel Alexander Mudd (December 20, 1833 – January 10, 1883)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,657 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3. submitted on May 13, 2024, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 6. submitted on December 21, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.