Sneads

Historical marker location:

Sneads, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of Old Spanish Trail (State Road 10A) and Taylor Street, on the left when traveling west on Old Spanish Trail.)

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.