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The Wonky Cuber at Key West's Limit: The Contentious Concrete Block by the Coast

The Wonky Cuber at Key West's Limit: The Contentious Concrete Block by the Coast

Whitehead St &, South St, Key West, FL 33040

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Friendly Jane Friendly Jane

The peculiar tourist attraction, the Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West, has sparked some local banter. This kooky, white concrete box, adorned with 'America Begins', '90 Miles to Cuba', and more, is hard to overlook - much like its stories, which aren't all above-board. So, let's sift through the beans to see who's spinning the yarn, with some whispering about it being the real McCoy, while others are peering at it like hawks, even Cuba has caught wind of it.

For a chunk of concrete planting its feet on the fringe of Key West, the Southernmost Point Buoy has stirred quite a commotion. It's received a brand-new whitewash and claims like 'America Begins', '90 Miles to Cuba', 'The Conch Republic', and 'Beyond', making it a slice of Key West that's tough to miss - but like the tales tell, it's uncertain what it's marking. It doesn't pinpoint the Southernmost Point in the United States, but it stays a popular draw for tourists in Key West.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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