Mallory Square was added to Your Favorites!
Key West, Florida
Claim this place to tell your story your way.
Every evening, street performers, musicians, and artists gather to celebrate the breathtaking sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.
It's named after Stephen Mallory, a U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Navy for the Confederacy during the Civil War.
In the late 1800s, Key West was the largest producer of cigars in the world, with Mallory Square at its heart.
Dominique LeFort, known as the 'Cat Man,' entertains crowds with his trained cats performing tricks during the sunset celebration.
During the Spanish-American War, it served as a strategic naval base for the U.S. military.
The 'Wreckers' sculpture pays homage to the salvagers who played a crucial role in Key West's maritime history.
Many believe the area is haunted by spirits from its rich and sometimes tumultuous past.
These free-roaming chickens are descendants of birds brought by early settlers and are now a quirky part of the local charm.
