Historical Marker
Cries and Cheers
Historical marker location:
5815 Battlefield Trail, Olustee, Florida
( Marker can be reached from Battlefield Trail, 0.3 miles north of U.S. 90.)
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.