Rosewood

Historical marker location:

Capps, Florida

( Marker is on South Jefferson Street (U.S. 19) ½ mile north of Apalachee Parkway (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1995

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.