Overtown Neighborhood

Bordered by NW 21st Street, NW 6th Street, NW 1st Avenue and I-95.

One of the oldest neighborhoods in Miami. Overtown began as a community home to African American railroad, street and hotel workers. As early as 1904, the City of Miami directory listed businesses owned and operated by blacks, including general goods and services, a medical doctor, laundresses and laborers. At least one national convention was held annually in Overtown, and Miami's Colored Board of Trade was established as a clearinghouse for commercial and civic betterment.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.