Historical Marker

Lake Lily

Historical marker location:
701 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, Florida
( Marker is on Lake Lily Drive west of South Orlando Avenue (U.S. 17/92), on the right when traveling west.)

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.