Historical Marker
The Citrus Groves
Historical marker location:
6400 N Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, Florida
( Marker is on Old State Road A1A, ½ mile west of North Oceanshore Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.)
Washington Oaks Historic District.
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.