"The Great Endurance Run"

Historical marker location:

Jacksonville, Florida

( Marker is on Ocean Street (U.S. 1/90) near E Adams Street (State Road 228), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1984

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.