Felburn Park

Historical marker location:

10201 North Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, Florida

( Marker can be reached from North Suncoast Boulevard (U.S. 19) 0.3 miles north of West Cornflower Drive, on the right when traveling north.)

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.

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.