Question: Julia Tuttle is the founder of which Florida city?
Answer: Miami
On January 22, 1849, Julia Tuttle was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Tuttle, known as “The Mother of Miami,” became one of the city’s key founders when she donated half her land to Henry Flagler to help convince him to extend his railway and build a “fine hotel” along the banks of the Miami River. This enticement led to the incorporation of the Magic City on July 28, 1896. To this day, Miami is the only major U.S. city founded by a woman.
