Flagpole Dedicated March 3, 2001

Historical marker location:

200 Ferran Park Drive, Eustis, Florida

( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Ferran Park Drive and East McDonald Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2001

To Honor All Veterans.

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.