Key West’s 156 Year Naval Station History
Key West has long since had a military presence with its current emphasis on Air Force. In the past, the Navy was the overwhelming Big Brother of the Keys with an astounding amount of personnel in the area.
Welcome to the former Naval Station that ruled this island for some 156 years. Here’s how it played out: Commodore David Porter established a Naval Station here on April 3rd 1823 as a Supply Base for his 17-ship Anti-Pirate Squadron. The Station remained in constant operation from that date to its disestablishment on March 31st, 1974. Although its function has varied over the years...
