Key West Cemetery (Key West, Florida)

USA / Florida / Key West / Key West, Florida / Passover Lane, 701
 cemetery, place with historical importance, interesting place
Established in 1847 after a hurricane the year before washed dead bodies from the earlier cemetery on the coastal sand dunes on Whitehead Point. It is estimated that between 60,000-100,000 people are buried on this 19-acre site; far more than the 30,000 residents who currently live on the island. The newer graves are above-ground vaults.
www.keywest.com/cemetery.html
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West_Cemetery
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Coordinates:   24°33'23"N   81°47'41"W

Comments

  • This cemetery has some of the most famous tomb stones with funny quotes... Look among others after: "I told you I was sick"
  • It is also the highest point on the island. A whole twelve feet.
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