Crenshaw Hotel

Historical marker location:

1207, Melbourne, Florida

( Marker is on East River Drive, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 1, on the right when traveling east.)

Site of the First Melbourne Hospital.

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.