Florida · County

Monroe County

61 listed places in 13 towns, 5 of them National Historic Landmarks.

Towns with a city page

Key West 22
Landmark · Key West
Fort Zachary Taylor
National Historic LandmarkListed 1971
Landmark · Key West
Ha. 19 (Japanese Midget Submarine)
National Historic LandmarkListed 1989
Landmark · Key West
Hemingway, Ernest, House
National Historic LandmarkListed 1968
Landmark · Key West
Ingham (USCGC)
National Historic LandmarkListed 1992

Every listing

George Adderley House▾1992
Address
5550 Overseas Hwy., Marathon
Listed
Sep 10, 1992
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Bahamian House
Reference
92001243
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Adderley, George, House
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach▾2012
Address
1001 Atlantic Blvd., Key West
Listed
Jun 26, 2012
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Reference
12000362
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach
African Queen▾1992
Address
99701 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo
Listed
Feb 18, 1992
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
National
Also known as
Documented Vessel No. 947514; S/L Livingstone
Reference
91001771
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
African Queen
Alligator Reef Light▾2011
Address
Offshore 3.5 mi. S. of Upper Matecumbe Key, Islamorada vicinity
Listed
Dec 1, 2011
Listed for
Maritime history, Transportation, Engineering
Significance
Local
Also known as
Alligator Reef Light Station
Reference
11000860
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Alligator Reef Light
American Shoal Light▾2011
Address
Offshore of the lower Florida Keys, 9.6 mi SW of Summerland Key, Summerland Key vicinity
Listed
Jan 25, 2011
Listed for
Maritime history, Transportation, Engineering
Significance
Local
Also known as
American Shoal Light Station
Reference
10001189
Built
1880
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
American Shoal Light
Angustias Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
Approx. 1 mi. So US 1 in Long Key Channel, Layton vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Nuestra Senora de las Angustias y San Raphael; Charanguero Grande, Sanchez
Reference
06000492
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
The Armory▾1971
Address
600 White St., Key West
Listed
Mar 11, 1971
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
71000243
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Armory, The
Bat Tower-Sugarloaf Key▾1982
Address
1 mi. NW of U.S. 1 on Perky Key, Sugarloaf Key
Listed
May 13, 1982
Listed for
Science, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sugarloaf Bat Tower
Reference
82002377
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bat Tower-Sugarloaf Key
Bear Lake Mounds Archeological District▾1996
County
Monroe
Listed
Nov 5, 1996
Category
Historic district
Reference
96001182

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Cane Patch▾1996
County
Monroe
Listed
Nov 5, 1996
Category
Site
Reference
96001179

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Carysfort Lighthouse▾1984
Address
Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary, Key Largo vicinity
Listed
Oct 31, 1984
Listed for
Commerce, Engineering, Transportation, Maritime history
Significance
Local
Reference
84000199
Built
1825
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Carysfort Lighthouse
Chaves Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
seaward end of Snake Creek off Windley Key, Islamorada vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Nuestra Senora del Carmen; San Antonio de Padua y Las Animas
Reference
06000493
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Crane Point▾·
Address
5550 Overseas Hwy., Marathon
Listed for
Architecture, Entertainment and recreation, Black heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
92001243 (Adderley House)
Reference
100007123
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Dry Tortugas National Park▾1992
Address
70 mi. West of Key West, Key West vicinity
Listed
Oct 26, 1992
Reference
01000228
Built
1992
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Dry Tortugas National Park
El Gallo Indiano Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
seaward end of channel #5 bet. Graig Key and Long Key, Layton vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Almiranta
Reference
06000494
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
El Infante Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
4 mi. offshore Plantation Key, Plantation vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Nuestra Senora de Balvaneda
Reference
06000496
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
El Rubi Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
4 mi. offshore Plantation Key, Tavernier vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Capitana
Reference
06000497
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Florida Keys Memorial▾1995
Address
US 1 at Mile Marker 81.5, Islamorada
Listed
Mar 16, 1995
Listed for
Social history, Politics and government, Art
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hurricane Monument
Reference
95000238
Contributing
1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Florida Keys Memorial
Fort Jefferson National Monument▾1970
Address
68 mi. W of Key West, in Gulf of Mexico, Dry Tortugas Islands
Listed
Nov 10, 1970
Listed for
Military, Engineering
Significance
National
Reference
70000069
Built
1847
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Jefferson National Monument
Fort Zachary TaylorNHL1971
Eduardo H. Gato House▾1973
Address
1209 Virginia St., Key West
Listed
Apr 11, 1973
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mercedes Hospital
Reference
73000586
Style
Mission Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gato, Eduardo H., House
Ha. 19 (Japanese Midget Submarine)NHL1989
Ernest Hemingway HouseNHL1968
Herrara Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
2 1/2 mi. offshore Whale Harbor, Islamorada vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Nuestra Senora de Belen y San Antonio de Padua; Belen; The Figurine Wreck
Reference
06000495
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Indian Key▾1972
County
Monroe
Listed
Jun 19, 1972
Category
Site
Reference
72000342

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Ingham (USCGC)NHL1992
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Reserve▾1972
Address
U.S. 1, Key Largo
Listed
Apr 14, 1972
Listed for
Prehistoric archaeology, Commerce, Historical archaeology, Military, Transportation, Maritime history
Significance
National
Also known as
Reserve Area III
Reference
72000340
Built
1963
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Reserve
Key West Historic District▾1971
Address
Bounded approximately by White, Angela, Windsor, Passover, Thomas and Whitehead Sts., and the Gulf of Mexico, Key West
Listed
Mar 11, 1971
Listed for
Military, Engineering, Transportation, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
Old Section of the City of Key West
Reference
71000245
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Key West Historic District
Key West Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾1983
Address
Roughly bounded by Emma, Whitehead, White, and South Sts., Mallory Square, and the Atlantic Ocean, Key West
Listed
Feb 24, 1983
Listed for
Industry, Community planning, Commerce, Transportation, Exploration and settlement, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
See Also:Key West Historic District
Reference
83001430
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Key West Historic District (Boundary Increase)
LaBranche Fishing Camp▾1997
County
Monroe
Listed
May 9, 1997
Category
Building
Reference
97000404

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Lignumvitae Key Archeological and Historical District▾1999
County
Monroe
Listed
Feb 16, 1999
Category
Historic district
Reference
98000652

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Little White House▾1974
Address
Naval Station, Key West
Listed
Feb 12, 1974
Listed for
Military, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Quarters "A"
Reference
74000652
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Little White House
Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum▾1972
Address
S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West
Listed
Jun 19, 1972
Listed for
Military, Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
East Martello Tower
Reference
72000341
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum
Matecumbe Methodist Church▾·
Address
81831 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
100005820
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Matecumbe Methodist Church Cemetery▾·
Address
81801 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
100006117
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Mud Lake CanalNHL2006
Old Post Office and Customshouse▾1973
Address
Front St., Key West
Listed
Sep 20, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
73000587
Style
Richardsonian Romanesque
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Post Office and Customshouse
Overseas Highway and Railway Bridges▾1979
Address
Bridges on U.S. 1 between Long and Conch Key, Knight and Little Duck Key, and Bahia Honda and Spanish Key, Florida Keys
Listed
Aug 13, 1979
Listed for
Commerce, Engineering, Transportation
Significance
National
Also known as
Long Key Bridge, Knight Key Bridge, and Old Bahia Honda Brid
Reference
79000684
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Overseas Highway and Railway Bridges (Boundary Increase)▾2004
Address
Parallel to US 1 (Approx. MM 9.8-72.8), Key Largo
Listed
Aug 3, 2004
Listed for
Transportation, Engineering
Significance
National
Also known as
Bridges of the Florida East Coast Railway, Key West Extn.
Reference
04000788
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Pigeon Key Historic District▾1990
Address
Off US 1 at mile marker 45, Pigeon Key
Listed
Mar 16, 1990
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Pigeon Key; See Also:Overseas Highway and Railroad Br
Reference
90000443
Contributing
11 buildings, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pigeon Key Historic District
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Dr. Joseph Y. Porter House▾1973
Address
429 Caroline St., Key West
Listed
Jun 4, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
73000588
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Porter, Dr. Joseph Y., House
Rock Mound Archeological Site▾1975
County
Monroe
Listed
Jul 1, 1975
Category
Site
Reference
75000562

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Rookery Mound▾1996
County
Monroe
Listed
Nov 5, 1996
Category
Site
Reference
96001183

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

San Felipe Shipwreck Site▾1994
County
Monroe
Listed
Aug 11, 1994
Category
Site
Reference
94000794

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

San Francisco Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
seaward end of Channel #2 off Craig Key, Layton vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Reference
06000499
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
San Jose Shipwreck Site▾1975
County
Monroe
Listed
Mar 18, 1975
Category
Structure
Reference
75002123

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

San Pedro (shipwreck)▾2001
Address
1.25 mi. S of Indian Keys, Islamorada vicinity
Listed
May 31, 2001
Listed for
Commerce, Maritime history, Transportation, Architecture, Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
SAN PEDRO State Underwater Archeological Preserve
Reference
01000530
Built
1989
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sand Key Lighthouse▾1973
Address
7 mi. SW of Key West on Sand Key, Key West vicinity
Listed
Apr 11, 1973
Listed for
Engineering, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
73000589
Built
1827
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sand Key Lighthouse
Sloppy Joe's Bar▾2006
Address
201 Duval St., Key West
Listed
Nov 1, 2006
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Victoria Restaurant
Reference
06000957
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sloppy Joe's Bar
Sombrero Key Light▾2012
Address
Offshore approx. 5.5 mi. SSW. of Marathon, Marathon vicinity
Listed
Mar 9, 2012
Listed for
Maritime history, Transportation, Engineering
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sombrero Key light Station, Dry Bank light
Reference
12000092
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sombrero Key Light
Sueco de Arizon Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
1600 yards offshore Conch Key, Layton
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Sueco; Nuestra Senora del Rosario; San Antonio y San Vencente Ferrer
Reference
06000500
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Ten Thousand Islands Archeological District▾1996
County
Monroe
Listed
Nov 5, 1996
Category
Historic district
Reference
96001180

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Thompson Fish House, Turtle Cannery and Kraals▾1994
Address
200 Margaret St., Key West
Listed
Jun 23, 1994
Listed for
Commerce, Maritime history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
94000633
Contributing
2 buildings, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Thompson Fish House, Turtle Cannery and Kraals
Tres Puentes Shipwreck Site▾2006
Address
seaward edge of Hawk Channel of Islamorada, Islamorada vicinity
Listed
Jun 15, 2006
Listed for
Historical archaeology
Significance
National
Also known as
Nuestra Senora de los Dolores y Santa Isabel; El Nuevo Londres
Reference
06000501
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Key West Station▾1973
Address
NW corner Front St. and Whitehead St., Key West
Listed
Oct 15, 1973
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
US Navy Coal Depot and Storehouse
Reference
73000590
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Key West Station
US Naval Station▾1984
Address
Roughly bounded by Whitehead, Eaton, and Caroline Sts., Key West
Listed
May 8, 1984
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Military, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
84000915
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
US Naval Station
Uscg Cutter Duane▾2002
Address
1 mi. S of Molasses Reef, Key Largo vicinity
Listed
May 16, 2002
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
U.S.C.G.C. William J. Duane (WPG-33)
Reference
02000494
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Uscg Cutter Duane
USS Alligator▾1996
County
Monroe
Listed
Jun 6, 1996
Category
Site
Reference
96000581

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Walter R. Mickens Post 6021 and William Weech American Legion Post 168▾2012
Address
803 Emma St., Key West
Listed
May 30, 2012
Listed for
Social history, Black heritage, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
William Weech American Legion Post 168/MO2157
Reference
12000300
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Veterans of Foreign Wars Walter R. Mickens Post 6021 and William Weech American Legion Post 168
West Martello Tower▾1976
Address
Monroe County Beach between Reynolds and White Sts., Key West
Listed
Jun 24, 1976
Listed for
Military, Engineering
Significance
National
Also known as
Key West Garden Club; West Martello Citadel; The West Martello Citadel and Garden Club
Reference
76000602
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Martello Tower
Western Union (schooner)▾1984
Address
Pier A, Truman Annex, Key West
Listed
May 16, 1984
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture, Communications
Significance
Local
Reference
84000930
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Western Union (schooner)

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