North Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Arch Creek Bridge

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, December 15, 2016

1. Arch Creek Bridge Marker

Inscription. The natural limestone that once spanned the Arch Creek served as a crossing place for prehistoric Tequesta Indians, Seminole War soldiers and early pioneers. It was a natural wonder of great beauty and a scenic gathering place from which eventually sprung one of Dade County's first towns. In 1858, early pioneers excavated this mill sluice to divert water to grind coontie for starch production. The South Florida Water Management District has constructed this dam to alter the present water intrusion into our fresh water supply.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 25° 54.095′ N, 80° 9.788′ W. Marker is in North Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It can be reached from Northeast 135th Street (State Road 916) west of Biscayne Boulevard (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Located in Arch Creek Park on the west side of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1855 NE 135th Street, Miami FL 33181, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Florida,

on the Gold Coast,

and in Greater Miami.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Arch Creek Road Military Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arch Creek (about 400 feet away); Haulover Beach Sport Fishing Docks

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); Fulford-By-The-Sea Fountain (approx. 2.4 miles away); Biscayne (approx. 2.6 miles away); Miami Shores Community Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Brockway Memorial Library (approx. 3 miles away); Miami Shores Village (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Miami.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Barefoot Mailman (was approx. 2.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, December 15, 2016

2. Arch Creek Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.