Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Meacham Field
Erected 1954 by Historical Association of Southern Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1927.
Location. 24° 33.131′ N, 81° 45.266′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker can be reached from South Roosevelt Boulevard (State Road A1A) just east of Faraldo Circle. Marker is located in the East Martello Tower Museum along the internal eastern wall of the fort near the door to the courtyard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort East Martello (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nyad (approx. 1.2 miles away); Salt Production (approx. 1˝ miles away); Indian Block (approx. 1.6 miles away); Key West Roosters (approx. 1.9 miles away); African Cemetery at Higgs Beach (approx. 2 miles away); West Martello (approx. 2 miles away); Bruce Hall (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
More about this marker. At some point in the future it might be placed back outside.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.