Identification Plaque for Borne

Historical marker location:

5629 Route 16, Starke, Florida

( Memorial is at the intersection of Tallahassee Street and Florida Route 16, on the right when traveling south on Tallahassee Street.)

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.