West Martello Tower, Military fortification in Key West, Florida

West Martello Tower is a military fortification with thick stone walls and a circular design positioned along Key West's Atlantic coast. The structure features the defensive architecture typical of 19th-century coastal defenses.

The West Martello Tower was completed during the American Civil War. It saw no battle action, though it was used as a target. On June 24, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The garden surrounding the tower is maintained by the Key West Garden Club and features plants native to the region. Visitors can observe how local species thrive within this historical space.

The tower is located on Atlantic Boulevard and welcomes visitors interested in learning about 19th-century military construction. The site is walkable and offers good views of the historical defense structure.

The tower was completed during the American Civil War and saw no battle action, but it was used as a target. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1976, and today it is also known as the Key West Garden Club at 1100 Atlantic Boulevard.