Fort King Road

Historical marker location:

Ridge Manor, Florida

( Marker is on Cortez Blvd (State Road 50) near U.S. 301, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1976

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.