Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway
MiamiFL33133
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Description
This historic site is home to the oldest house in Dade County. It also a place visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing, guided tours, and picnicking. Other events and concerts are held throughout the year.
Editorial Reviews
No glitz and glamour here--this quiet bayside retreat has a time-gone-by feel.:
In ShortOnce home to one of the Grove's pioneers, Ralph Monroe, this seven-room structure got its name because the central room was octagonal in shape and looked like a barnacle. This is...
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The Barnacle Historic State Park is a Florida State Park in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida at 3485 Main Highway.Built in 1891, it is the oldest house in its original location in Miami-Dade County. The Barnacle was the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of Coconut Grove’s founders, as well as founder and Commodore of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. He was also a leading designer...
