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Florida Keys Memorial

Islamorada, Florida • Monroe County

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About This Property

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The Florida Keys Memorial, located in Islamorada, Florida, is a stone monument and associated grounds commemorating the 1,300 workers, many of them Bahamian immigrants, who died during the construction of Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad. It stands as a testament to the immense human cost of this ambitious engineering feat. The monument itself is a simple yet dignified obelisk.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Object
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
3/16/1995
Other Names
Hurricane Monument

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Social History; Politics/Government; Art
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Area of Significance

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Location

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