Sugarloaf Key Bat Tower, Historic bat tower in Lower Sugarloaf Key, Florida.
The wooden structure stands as a remnant of early mosquito control efforts, featuring multiple chambers designed to house colonies of bats.
Richter Clyde Perky constructed this tower in 1929 following designs from Charles Campbell, aiming to control mosquito populations in the Lower Keys.
The tower represents early twentieth-century attempts at natural pest control methods and remains a subject of local stories and scientific interest.
Located one mile northwest of U.S. Route 1 at mile marker 17, visitors can reach the site through Bat Tower Road on Lower Sugarloaf Key.
This structure remained one of only three Campbell bat towers in existence until Hurricane Irma caused substantial damage in September 2017.
Location: Monroe County
GPS coordinates: 24.65000,-81.56944
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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