Historical Marker
First Presbyterian Church
Historical marker location:
2898 Jefferson Street, Marianna, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Street (State Road 166) and Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Street.)
Marker installed: 1986
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.