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United States historic place
West Martello Tower
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
West Martello Tower in Key West, Florida
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LocationKey West, Florida
Coordinates24°32′49″N 81°47′10″W / 24.54694°N 81.78611°W / 24.54694; -81.78611
Built1862
NRHP reference No.76000602
Added to NRHPJune 24, 1976
West Martello Fort as seen from the Atlantic Ocean

The West Martello Tower (also known as the Key West Garden Club) 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, though was used as a target.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Key West Garden Club". Key West Garden Club. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  3. "West Martello Tower". Florida Maritime Heritage Trail. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  4. "History - West Martello Tower". Key West Garden Club. Retrieved 6 November 2024.

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