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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NX1_gesu-catholic-church_Miami-FL.html
Founded in 1896 is officially listed on The National Register Of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWZ_dade-county_Miami-FL.html
Born 1793 in Virginia. Joined 12th U.S. Infantry in 1813; Served with it thru War of 1812; In 4th Regiment rest of his life. Promoted from 3rd Lieut. to Major, Commanded garrison at Key West. In Seminole War was sent with 117 men to aid Gen. Clinc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWY_great-miami-hurricane-of-1926_Miami-FL.html
On Sept. 18, 1926, the Great Miami Hurricane swept across South Florida with estimated winds of 131-155 mph. The storm killed more than 370 people, made more than 25,000 people homeless, and caused millions of dollars in damage. In the early 20th …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NQ5_tequesta_Miami-FL.html
Indians lived at the mouth of the Miami River (200 yards southwest of this spot) for more than 15 centuries before White men came. The principal town of the Tequesta Indians, including six mounds used for dwelling, burial, and religious rites, was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NQ4_menendez-on-biscayne-bay_Miami-FL.html
Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Adelantado of Florida and founder of St. Augustine, landed here at the chief village of the Tequesta Indians early in 1567. He returned several Indians held captive on the West Coast and established friendly relations…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N3G_impact-of-the-bay-of-pigs-on-miami_Miami-FL.html
In the early months of 1961 Cuban refugees in Miami flew from Opa-Locka airport to Guatemala to become part of the almost 1300 men of Brigade 2506. The Brigade's Bay of Pigs Invasion on April 17,1961, resulted in defeat with over 100 men killed an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ICZ_whilden-carrier-cottage_Miami-FL.html
This cottage is typical of the pioneer dwellings built by homesteaders who settled in rural Dade County during the early 1900s through 1930s. It belonged to Carl Whilden, chief foreman at Fairchild Tropical Garderns. Whilden built the cottage in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I4G_chinese-bridge_Miami-FL.html
In 1918 Charles Deering constructed this bridge to cross Cutler Creek on the way to his retirement home. At the time this accessway was called "Old Cutler Road". Deering relocated it from its original location inside the natural areas of his prope…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HE9_wagner-homestead_Miami-FL.html
This 1850s structure is the oldest standing house in Miami-Dade County. It was built by William Wagner, a German immigrant and U.S. Army veteran. After being wounded in the Mexican-American War in 1847, Wagner returned to Fort Moultrie, Georgia to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HCU_fort-dallas-and-the-william-f-english-plantation-slave-quarters_Miami-FL.html
The United States of America took possession of Florida from Spain under the terms of the 1821 Treaty of Paris. In 1830, the U.S. implemented the Indian Removal Act, forcing Seminole Indians south into the Miami and Everglades area. The Second Sem…
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