Historical Marker
Edisons Water Systems
Historical marker location:
2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida
( Marker can be reached from McGregor Boulevard south of Larchmont Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)
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.