Historical Marker
Pat Munroe House
Historical marker location:
204 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street (U.S. 90) and North Duval Street, on the left when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.)
Marker installed: 2008
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.