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Although the history of South Florida essentially only goes back to the 19th century, there are several places of historic note, spread out in the region. One especially remote historical site is Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, way out in the Gulf of Mexico, a 70 mile boat ride away from Key West. On Florida's Gulf Coast, in Ft. Myers, visit the Thomas Edison Winter Estate. Besides inventing the lightbulb, it could be he also invented the idea of New Jersey professionals wintering in Florida. Of course he brought his work with him, and visitors can explore his laboratory.
Historical Sites in Key West, Florida
Fort Zachary Taylor - This modest brick fort is located in the southwest corner of Key West. Fort Zachary Taylor was built by the U.S. government in 1845 to help protect the port in Key West. The Union army maintained control of this fort throughout the Civil War.
Ernest Hemingway House - The world famous author was Key West's most famous resident celebrity. He lived in this home during all of the 1930s and wrote many of his novels here.
The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum - This unique museum in Key West tells the story of the most famous, modern treasure hunter, Mel Fisher. It also holds some eye-popping treasure that he recovered from different Spanish ships that sank in the area in the 17th century.
Historical Sites in Miami, Florida
The Barnacle - This is the oldest home in Dade County and it is located in the Coconut Grove section of Miami. It was built in 1891 and expanded in 1908. Here you will get a good idea what it was like to be a pioneering resident of Miami.
Historical Sites in Fort Lauderdale
Stranahan House - Built in 1901, this is the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale. This building also served as an early post office, bank, and store for the then-new community.
Historical Sites in Key West, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach, Boca Raton and Southern Florida
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