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

Silver Palm Historic District

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, November 6, 2019

1. Silver Palm Historic District Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Silver Palm District named for the small silver-backed fronds that grew profusely in the surrounding pine forest, was the first area south of Cutler opened for settlement. In 1900, Charles Gossman, Charles Hill and William Anderson filed the first homestead claims. The crossroads of SW 232 Street and SW 157 Avenue, known as Anderson's Corner was the commercial center of the community. The local historic district includes Anderson's General Store (1912), the Silver Palm Schoolhouse (1904), the Redland District Lion's Club (1934) and the site of the Kelly store, which was demolished after Hurricane Andrew.

Erected 1998 by Redland Centennial.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 25° 33.06′ N, 80° 26.708′ W. Marker is near Homestead, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. Marker is at the intersection of SW 232nd Street and SW 157th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on SW 232nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Miami FL 33170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker

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, measured as the crow flies. Redland Farm Life School (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Hickson House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Cooper Residence (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kosel Homestead (approx. 3½ miles away); Coral Castle (approx. 3½ miles away); Walton House (approx. 4.6 miles away); Richmond Naval Air Station (approx. 5.3 miles away); Ferdinand Magellan (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homestead.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson

2. Silver Palm Historic District Marker

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, November 6, 2019

3. Silver Palm Historic District Marker

With Anderson General Store in background.

Photographed By Marsha A. Matson,

4. Silver Palm Historic District Marker

Anderson's Corner is the general store that is part of the Silver Palm Historic District. It is now abandoned.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 870 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on April 13, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 3. submitted on November 6, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 4. submitted on April 13, 2014, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.