West Martello Tower Explained

West Martello Tower
Location:Key West, Florida
Coordinates:24.5469°N -81.7861°W
Built:1862
Added:June 24, 1976
Refnum:76000602

The West Martello Tower (also known as the Key West Garden Club[1]) is a historic martello tower in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located at 1100 Atlantic Boulevard. On June 24, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

West Martello Tower was completed, during the American Civil War. It saw no battle action,[2] though was used as a target.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Key West Garden Club . Key West Garden Club . 18 February 2019.
  2. Web site: West Martello Tower . Florida Maritime Heritage Trail . 18 February 2019.
  3. Web site: History - West Martello Tower . Key West Garden Club . 18 February 2019.