Key West's unique and intriguing cemetery lies in the heart of Old Town. The main entrance and Sexton's office are at the intersection of Angela and Margaret Streets. The cemetery sits in a nineteen-acre park-like setting where the following people rest side-by-side, echoing the island city's diverse heritage:
The City Cemetery was established in 1847 on "high ground, 16 feet above sea level" in Key West following the disastrous hurricane of October 11, 1846, where the then beach-side cemetery was unearthed due to the winds and seas.
This continues to be an active cemetery with about 100 interments a year. Within the fenced 19 acres of the property lies between 80,000 to 100,000 people.
You can read more about our Cemetery in an article published by the Miami Herald by clicking here.
A free comprehensive self-guided tour map is available at the cemetery's front entrance.