Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Miami came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Miami in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Miami. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Miami:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, no Railroad mentioned

We found Miami in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Miami for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Miami. See our Misc Page for Miami for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Miami:

The following route mentioned Miami as a scheduled stop:

The City of Miami: From Illinois Central Railroad timetable for the defunct City of Miami (train schedule from 1941). The City of Miami travelled between Chicago (IL) and New Orleans (LA)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Miami: www.ci.miami.fl.us/

The official website for Miami-Dade County: www.miamidade.gov/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/