Points of Interest

In 2022, the City of Miami designated the historically Black enclave of Coconut Grove as “Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove”. Its boundaries are McDonald Street to the east, Bird Avenue and U.S. 1 to the north, Brooker Street and Armbrister Park to the west and Franklin Avenue to the South. The communities of Golden Gate and MacFarlane Homestead are to the west of Little Bahamas. While they have always been a part of the City of Coral Gables, historically and culturally they are a part of the Little Bahamas community. Below is a list of points of interest in these neighborhoods. 

    1. George Washington Carver School 238 Grand Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33133
      This was once the only school for Black children in Miami Dade. Students would be bused here all the way from Homestead. Principal Francis Tucker renamed the school after Dr. George Washington Carver. It received historic designation from the City of Coral Gables through the efforts of the Lola B. Walker Homeowner’s Association. The elementary and middle schools are now magnet schools with foreign language programs. 
    2. Esther Mae Armbrister Park 4000 Grand Avenue, Miami 33133
      Formerly Grand Avenue Park, it was renamed after community activist Esther Mae Armbrister
      1. William & Leona Cooper Park 4920 Washington Drive
        Named after community activists William Cooper and Leona Ferguson Cooper.
      1. Lola B. Walker Community Center 218 Florida Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33133
        The building is not a historic building but at its entrance it bears a plaque listing the names of the pioneer families who lived in the Golden Gate and MacFarlane Homestead.
      1. Historic MacFarlane Homestead
        This is the only historic district in Coral Gables that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
      1. George Allen Avenue, Coral Gables
        George Allen was one of the first Bahamians to settle in Macfarlane. He worked for George Merrick as a foreman. The street, originally called Industrial Avenue, was named after him due to the efforts of Ms. Leona Cooper Baker. 
      1. St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, 136 Frow Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33133
        Once the only Black Church in the City of Coral Gables, it is now a performing arts space owned and operated by Sanctuary of the Arts
      1. Elizabeth Virrick Park 3255 Plaza St, Miami, FL 33133
        This park is named after community activist Elizabeth Virrick who worked with Father Theodore Gibson to improve the living conditions in the Black majority area of Coconut Grove. 
      1. Coconut Grove Walk and Wall of Fame 3255 Plaza St, Miami, FL 33133 3255 Plaza St, Miami, FL 33133
        Located at the entrance of Elizabeth Virrick Park, this installation commemorates the achievements of local and national community leaders.
      2. Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame Museum, 3634 Grand Avenue, Miami FL 33133
        Established in 2015, the Sports Hall of Fame Museum celebrates the rich sports history of Coconut Grove and the G.W. Carver School.
        1. Billy Rolle Post Office 3191 Grand Avenue
          Named after former high school music teacher, community leader and Goombay Committee member Mr. Billy Rolle
        2. Yvonne McDonald Road SW 32nd Avenue from Grand Avenue to Day Avenue
          Named after community activist Yvonne McDonald. 
          1. Billy Rolle Domino Park 3400 GRAND AVE, Miami 33133
            Named after former high school music teacher, community leader and Goombay Committee member Mr. Billy Rolle.
          1. Christ Episcopal Church 3481 Hibiscus St, Miami, FL 33133
            Christ Episcopal Church was established in 1901. To learn about its history and social significance, click here. 
          1. Charlotte Jane Memorial Cemetery 3575 Douglas Rd, Miami, FL 33133
            This cemetery is named after the wife of E.W.F. Stirrup. 
          1. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 3515 Douglas Rd, Miami, FL 33133
            This is the oldest Black Church in Coconut Grove.
          2. Odd Fellows Hall 3288 Charles Ave. Miami, FL 33133
            Constructed in 1896, this building was originally used as a library.
            1. Mariah Brown House 3298 Charles Ave, Miami, FL 33133
              This is the home of one of the first Bahamians to arrive in Coconut Grove. To learn more, click here.
            2. E.W.F. Stirrup House 3242 Charles Ave, Miami, FL 33133
              This home was built by E.W.F. Stirrup, an African Bahamian, who became one of the largest landowners in Coconut Grove. To learn more, click here