Vietnam War

Historical marker location:

1601 Oak St, Melbourne, Florida

( Marker is on Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.)

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park].

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.