John Wesley Hardin

Historical marker location:

Pensacola, Florida

( Marker is on South Tarragona Street south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2014

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.