The Barnacle Historic State Park
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The Barnacle Historic State Park is a 5-acre (2.0 ha) Florida State Park in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida at 3485 Main Highway.
The Barnacle Historic State Park | |
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Location | Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, United States |
Coordinates | 25°43′30″N 80°14′32″W |
Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Created | 1973 (1973) |
Governing body | Florida State Parks |
Website | The Barnacle Historic State Park |
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 of sailing yachts. The Florida Park Service acquired the remaining 5 acres (20,000 m2) of Munroe's original 40-acre (160,000 m2) homesite from his descendants in 1973.
The Barnacle Historic State Park is served by the Miami Metrorail at the Douglas Road and the Coconut Grove stations.