Historical Marker
D Day
Historical marker location:
5629 State Route 16 West, Starke, Florida
( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Florida Route 16 and Tallahassee Street, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2003
June 6, 1944.
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.