Historic Marker Monday: The Great Havana Hurricane of 1846

Historic Marker Monday: The Great Havana Hurricane of 1846   In this episode of the Fun in Key West podcast, host Michele O'Connor delves into the devastating Great Havana Hurricane of 1846. Michele describes the hurricane's catastrophic impact on Key West, including the loss of lives, the disappearance of a lighthouse, and the uprooting of the Key West Cemetery. She highlights the subsequent rebuilding efforts which led to a 300% increase in the population and improved construction techniques. Michele also discusses the importance of hurricane preparedness and shares some fun facts about Key West's geography and history. The episode aims to give listeners a comprehensive understanding of this significant event in Key West's past. 00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West Podcast 01:26 Historic Marker Monday: The Great Havana Hurricane 03:05 The Devastation of the 1846 Havana Hurricane 09:12 Rebuilding and Resilience in Key West 12:33 Key West Today and Final Thoughts   www.funinkeywest.com