Enjoy it while visiting Key West in Florida
Come visit the Key West Cemetery in Old Town, a historical site established in 1847. It’s a fascinating place to explore and definitely worth a stroll. The unique spirit of the city is evident even in its burial grounds. Unlike traditional tombstones, the markers in this 19-acre cemetery offer unconventional epitaphs that capture the laid-back lifestyle of the island. You’ll come across amusing inscriptions like “I told you I was sick” and “I’m just resting my eyes.” One distinctive tombstone even resembles a ship’s mast. It’s interesting to note that many of the burial plots here are stacked, accommodating multiple individuals.
The cemetery in this area has been often compared to the ones in New Orleans. One of the reasons for this comparison is the large number of above-ground graves found here. People who have visited the cemetery have described it as reflecting the diverse and varied population of the Florida Keys.