When was Miami established and by whom?

The area that is now Miami was first settled by Native American tribes, including the Tequesta, Calusa, and Jeaga. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León became the first European to visit the area. In 1566, Spanish conquistadors led by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés established the first European settlement in the area, which was named "Tequesta". The settlement was abandoned in 1571 due to attacks by Native Americans.

In 1825, the United States acquired Florida from Spain as a result of the Adams–Onís Treaty. The area that is now Miami was part of the new Florida Territory. In 1836, the Seminole War ended, and the United States began to develop the area.

In 1896, Julia Tuttle, a wealthy businesswoman from Cleveland, Ohio, bought a large amount of land in the area that is now Miami. She convinced Henry Flagler, the founder of the Florida East Coast Railway, to extend his railway to her land. In 1896, Flagler completed the railway to Miami, which led to the rapid growth of the city.

In 1925, Miami became a city. The city's population continued to grow rapidly during the 20th century, and it is now one of the largest cities in the United States.