African Cemetery at Higgs Beach, Key West

#20 among attractions in Key West

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The African Cemetery at Higgs Beach is an cemetery in Key West, Florida where 294 of 1,342 Africans died soon in the first few months after being rescued in 1860 from captured slave ships. The cemetery was discovered in 2002 using ground-penetrating radar. On June 26, 2012, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 24°32'50"N, 81°47'7"W

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African Cemetery at Higgs Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ernest Hemingway House, Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West lighthouse, San Carlos Institute.

1 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ernest Hemingway House, Key West
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Key West, Florida, the Ernest Hemingway House is a beacon for literary enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This Spanish Colonial style home, where the Nobel Prize-winning author penned some of his most celebrated works, now serves as a museum...
0.7 miW
Nature and wildlife, Park, Garden
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West
19 min walk • The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory located at 1316 Duval Street, Key West, Florida, United States is a butterfly park that houses from 50 to 60 different species of live butterflies from around the world in a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.
1 miW
History museum, Lighthouse, Tourist information
Key West lighthouse, Key West
26 min walk • The Key West Lighthouse is located in Key West, Florida. The first Key West lighthouse was a 65-foot tower completed in 1825. It had 15 lamps in 15-inch reflectors.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Universities and schools
San Carlos Institute, Key West
32 min walk • The San Carlos Institute, also known as the San Carlos, is a Cuban heritage center and museum located at 516 Duval Street in Key West, Florida.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Key West Cemetery, Key West
23 min walk • The Key West Cemetery is a 19-acre cemetery at the foot of Solares Hill on the island of Key West, Florida, United States. It is estimated that as many as 100,000 people are buried there, many more than the 30,000 residents who currently live on the island.
1.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, Key West
37 min walk • The Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, also known as the Jessie Porter's Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, was a museum located at 410 Caroline Street, Key West, Florida.
0.8 miNW
Church
Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Key West
20 min walk • The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church located in Key West, Florida, United States. It is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in the state of Florida and the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Miami.
~260 ftSW
Tower, Historical place, Garden
West Martello Tower, Key West
2 min walk • The West Martello Tower 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.
0.7 miNW
24°33'14"N • 81°47'34"W
Key West Firehouse Museum, Key West
17 min walk • Museum, History museum
1.1 miNW
24°33'24"N • 81°48'2"W
Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden, Key West
30 min walk • Zoo, Park
1.4 miNW
24°33'26"N • 81°48'15"W
Oldest House & Gardens Key West, Key West
35 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

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Which popular attractions are close to African Cemetery at Higgs Beach?

Nearby attractions include West Martello Tower, Key West (2 min walk), Key West Firehouse Museum, Key West (17 min walk), Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West (19 min walk), Key West Historic District, Key West (19 min walk).