Historical Marker

Micanopy

Historical marker location:
Micanopy, Florida
( Marker is on NE 1st Street (County Road 25A) near N.E. Peach Avenue, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2010

The Everglades, one of Florida's most iconic natural landmarks, was not always a protected area. In fact, it was once considered a worthless swamp and was drained and developed for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century.