Miami City Cemetery

"I found the grave of my 2g Uncle Ulysses Grant Bell and he was one of the Black Incorporators of Miami in 1896."

"Big piece of Miami history nestled in the middle if a busy touristy area. Miami pioneers buried here, great for history buffs. Since it is public lots of homeless hang out during the day and you will find Lots of litter in certain shaded areas. But if you like cemeteries this one is pretty interesting. Make sure to read the sign and find the different areas of the cemetery."

"This Cemetery is Miami's Oldest Cemetery. The first burial, not recorded, was of an elderly black man on July 14, 1897. The first recorded burial of a white man was H. Graham Branscomb, a 24-year-old Englishman on July 20, 1897 from consumption. Among the 9,000 burials are pioneer families such as the Burdines, Julia Tuttle, Peacocks and Dr. James Jackson. Sixty-six Confederate and twenty-seven Union veterans are buried here. Other sections include a Catholic section, a Jewish Section, American Legion, Spanish–American War, and two military sections. This Cemetery has the only known five oolitic (limestone) gravestone worldwide. On January 4, 1989, it was added to the U.S.National Register of Historic Places."

"The place for Miami's historical who's who. The City Cemetery mirrors the development and racial make up of Miami. The Cemetery is divided into different sections by both race and religion. You'll find a black section, a Catholic section, and a Jewish section among others. Some of the biggest names of Miami's history can be found here, like Julia Tuttle herself - the mother of Miami. The ground are well maintained and feel safe."

"Miami City Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Miami's founders and those who played instrumental roles in its rise to greatness. Look about its lawns and the tombs of Julia Tuttle, the Burdine, Peacock, Duval, Sewell, and Jackson families--all pioneers of Miami--invite remembrance. Veterans of the Civil War--both Union and Confederate--share the same ground. Veterans of the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II lie throughout. Joseph C. Meredith--Chief Engineer of the Key West Extension--rests next to his wife, Ella. His gravestone was placed there by a grieving Henry Flagler, owner of the Florida East Coast Railway and financier of the Extension. Founded on 10 acres in 1887 by a purchase from Mary Brickell--another Miami founder--City Cemetery tells the story of Miami from its earliest days to its rich and glittery present."