The young City of Miami, having only incorporated in 1896, was faced with a city-wide epidemic in 1899. The entire city was quarantined on October 22, 1899 and was in effect until January 15, 1900.
Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1899
The young City of Miami, having only incorporated in 1896, was faced with a city-wide epidemic in 1899. The entire city was quarantined on October 22, 1899 and was in effect until January 15, 1900.