Fort Butler

Historical marker location:

Astor, Florida

( Marker is on State Road 40, 0.3 miles west of the Astor Bridge, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1963

The Florida Keys, a chain of islands off the southern coast of Florida, were once a notorious pirate haven. Many famous pirates, including Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, are said to have frequented the area.