Today in Keys History
1812: The schooner Orion of Philadelphia, sailing from Jamaica with a cargo of coffee, logwood, and castor oil, was wrecked on the Florida Reef. The crew was rescued the following
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1812: The schooner Orion of Philadelphia, sailing from Jamaica with a cargo of coffee, logwood, and castor oil, was wrecked on the Florida Reef. The crew was rescued the following
1830: William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose a little after the sun. The Sloop-of-war Natchez went out this morning. I took a dose of salts as I feel
1828: The first term of the Superior Court Southern Judicial District of the Territory of Florida was held in Key West.
The Key West Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and staff recognized Roosevelt C. Sands Jr. for his 52 years of service to the KWHA board on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Sunday, May 26th No Remarkable event this day. Grampus in company. Lat. 23.31 N. On