Historical Marker

Cape Canaveral Lighthouse

Historical marker location:
Cape Canaveral, Florida
( Marker is on Lighthouse Road, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2008

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.