Solares Hill facts for kids
Solares Hill is the highest spot on Key West island in the Florida Keys. Key West is a famous island city located in Monroe County, Florida. This special hill reaches about 18 feet (5.5 meters) above the ocean. It's a cool place to visit in the historic part of Key West.
The Name of Solares Hill
Solares Hill got its name from a person named Victorio Solares. He was born in Spain in 1849. Victorio moved to Key West after serving in the Spanish military in Cuba. He became a grocer, which means he owned a food store. He married Mary Jane Lumley, and his name lives on with this hill.
Finding Solares Hill
You can find the top of Solares Hill in a part of Key West called Old Town, Key West. It's close to the Key West Cemetery. The hill is located where Elizabeth Street, Angela Street, and Windsor Lane all meet. It's a quiet and interesting area to explore.
The Solares Hill Newspaper
Solares Hill is also the name of a newspaper! This newspaper started in 1971. For many years, it was an independent weekly newspaper. This means it was published once a week and wasn't owned by a larger company. In 1998, another local newspaper, The Key West Citizen, bought it. Now, the Solares Hill newspaper is published as a special section inside The Key West Citizen's Sunday edition.
