South Beach in Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
José Martí
1853 - 1895
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
1. José Martí Marker
A tribute from all Cubans and Latin Americans in exile honoring his inspired patriotic life devoted to freedom and justice for all
Comite Pro Busto J. Marti
Acknowledgement to: City of Miami Beach elected officials 1986
Carlos Dimant ∙ W.Q.C.N. Union Radio
May 19, 1986
Erected 1986 by Comité Pro Busto José Martí.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1986.
Location. 25° 47.802′ N, 80° 7.763′ W. Memorial is in Miami Beach, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in South Beach. It is on 21st Street west of Collins Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Miami Beach FL 33139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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
this page online
Regarding José Martí. A translation to English of the Martí quote could be, "The beaches of exile are only beautiful when you have to tell them: Goodbye!"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
2. José Martí Marker
1986 bronze by Tony Lopez, photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
3. The bust of José Martí
This 1986 bronze bust on a marble base was sculpted by Tony Lopez. It is approx. 22 x 22 x 12 inches on a 5¾ foot base.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
4. An additional marker on the reverse base of the Marti monument
This additional marker reads:
In recognition of Luis C. Fernandez
"A Pioneer of Hispanic Activism in Miami Beach"
Founder of the Tiempo Nuevo newspaper, Miami Beach Latin Beach Chamber of Commerce, Jose Marti Benevolent Association, and a leader in the campaign to name a portion of 21st Street in memory of Cuban patriot Jose Marti.
"A community activist that always worked toward a better Miami Beach."
In recognition of Luis C. Fernandez
"A Pioneer of Hispanic Activism in Miami Beach"
Founder of the Tiempo Nuevo newspaper, Miami Beach Latin Beach Chamber of Commerce, Jose Marti Benevolent Association, and a leader in the campaign to name a portion of 21st Street in memory of Cuban patriot Jose Marti.
"A community activist that always worked toward a better Miami Beach."
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 948 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
