Historical Marker
The Florida Constitution
Historical marker location:
200 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, Florida
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Allen Memorial Way and Monument Ave.)
Marker installed: 1922
1838.
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.