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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L3A_st-pauls-episcopal-church_Key-West-FL.html
Oldest in Florida Diocese, the present church (1912) is the fourth on this site. John Fleeming, one of the four original owners of the island, is buried here. His widow donated the property, stipulating that the church pews be free. Rectory built …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L39_the-oldest-schoolhouse_Key-West-FL.html
Built about 1838 and moved to this location after the hurricane of 1846, the Patterson-Baldwin House is believed to be one of the oldest buildings in Key West. The Classical Revival style house is reputed to have been built, but never occupied, by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KUO_road-and-ferry_Islamorada-FL.html
In April, 1926, Monroe County began construction of a road on the east end of Upper Matecumbe to connect with other islands. It eventually made it possible to drive to Key West by using a ferry. The first car drove to Key West on Jan. 25 1928 b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KUD_triangle-of-history_Islamorada-FL.html
1. North East end Lower Matecumbe Key - Ancient Water Wells - only fresh water on Upper Keys - Used by Indians, Sailors and Traders in XVII Century. Huge Indian Midden (Kitchen) near Wells. 2. Indian Key - Spanish Trading Post - established by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KPF_site-of-camp-three_Islamorada-FL.html
Established in 1934, during the Great Depression, Camp Three housed 250 bonus army veterans until September 2, 1935 when one of the worst hurricanes ever recorded destroyed everything there. The eye of the hurricane passed over nearby Craig Key wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNR_spanish-treasure-fleet-of-1733_Islamorada-FL.html
On Friday, July 13, 1733, the Spanish treasure fleet under the command of General Don Rodrigo de Torres Morales, sailed from Havana Harbor for Spain. The fleet of 21 ships was loaded with gold and silver from the mine at Cartagena, Peruvian gol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNQ_rafters_Islamorada-FL.html
This plaque is in memory of the many Cubans who were desperate to leave Castros' communist Cuba. They left their homes and families trying to cross the 90 miles of sea in rafts, innertubes or anything that would float. Not knowing what rough se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNP_juan-ponce-de-leon_Islamorada-FL.html
Juan Ponce de Leon was born in San Servas, Spain in 1460. He had served in the Spanish army and had accompanied Christopher Columbus in his second voyage in 1491. He was appointed governor of Haiti in 1511 and governor of Puerto Rico in 1512. H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNO_historic-plaque_Islamorada-FL.html
Indian Key, an 11 acre island just offshore to the east, played an important part in Florida's history. An Indian village 1500 years ago, it was also the home of pirates roaming the Caribbean, and a ship wrecker's village during the 1810's. The or…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNB_tavernier_Tavernier-FL.html
(side 1) What is today Tavenier was originally inhabited by the Calusa and Tequesta Native Americans. The Tequesta occupied the area around Biscayne Bay, while the Calusa inhabited Southwest Florida. In 1513, the Florida Keys were discovered and …
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