Today at MacDill AFB

Historical marker location:

100 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, Florida

( Marker can be reached from North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.)

The Partnership Continues into the 21st Century.

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.