Salt Kettle

Historical marker location:

Panama City, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue (Business U.S. 98) and West 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Chestnut Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1960

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.