Southern Terminus of Overseas Railway
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 24° 34.293 W 081° 45.197
17R E 423723 N 2717715
Located on Roosevelt Blvd in front of the Marriott.
Waymark Code: WMPYR0
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2015
Views: 5
Here on January 22, 1912, the "Flagler Special", the first passenger train ever to arrive in Key West, came to a halt and Henry M. Flagler, Florida's Empire Builder, was tumultuously welcomed by the largest outpouring of citizens in the city's history. The train's arrival marked the completion of one of the world's most remarkable railroads. For twenty-three years-from 1912 to 1935-passenger trains were operated on daily schedules between Key West and New York and car ferries were operated between Key West and Havana. In 1938 the railroad was converted to the overseas highway.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1962
County: Monroe
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: The Historical Association of Southern Florida
Website: Not listed
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