West Martello Tower

The West Martello Tower (also known as the Key West Garden Club[2]) 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
West Martello Tower in Key West, Florida
West Martello Tower is located in Florida
West Martello Tower
West Martello Tower is located in the United States
West Martello Tower
LocationKey West, Florida
Coordinates24°32′49″N 81°47′10″W
Built1862
NRHP reference No.76000602[1]
Added to NRHPJune 24, 1976
West Martello Fort as seen from the Atlantic Ocean

West Martello Tower was completed, during the American Civil War. It saw no battle action,[3] though was used as a target.[4]

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 18 February 2019.
  3. "West Martello Tower". Florida Maritime Heritage Trail. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  4. "History - West Martello Tower". Key West Garden Club. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
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