Gilmore Academy - Jackson County Training School

Historical marker location:

2871 Orange Street, Marianna, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of Orange Street and Clay Street, on the right when traveling south on Orange Street.)

Marker installed: 2004

1922-1970.

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.