A walk through the Key West Cemetery is a walk through the city’s history. Located in Old Town on Solares Hill, it was founded in 1847 after a hurricane destroyed the previous graveyard. Sections are devoted to different religions and nationalities. One area is a memorial to 260 sailors who died on the U.S.S. Maine in 1898. Some of the graves are simple and overgrown while others display elaborate markers and monuments. Most of the crypts are built above ground. The cherub typically connotes the death of a child. Guided tours are available so you can learn about the famous former citizens.
