Julia B. Tuttle's Homestead

Julia B. Tuttle is known as the "Mother of Miami," the visionary who persuaded Henry Flagler to extend his railroad south to the banks of the Miami River, effectively founding the modern city. A landmark connected to her homestead in Downtown Miami stands as a tribute to that founding chapter in South Florida history. For history-minded visitors, this site offers a tangible link to Miami's origins as a frontier settlement that became one of America's most dynamic cities. It fits naturally into a heritage walk through downtown, alongside other civic monuments and waterfront landmarks.