Peabody Hall

Historical marker location:

1500 Union Rd, Gainesville, Florida

( Marker is on Murphree Way north of Union Road, on the right when traveling north.)

University of Florida.

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.