Historical Marker
Peck High School
Historical marker location:
516 S 10th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of South 10th Street and Fir Street, on the right when traveling north on South 10th Street.)
Marker installed: 2015
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.