Historical Marker
Great Oaks
Historical marker location:
4133 Bryan Street, Greenwood, Florida
( Marker is on Bryan Street (State Road 71) 0.3 miles south of Fort Road (State Road 69), on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1972
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.