Walden's Live Oak

Historical marker location:

3215-3299 Oakstand Lane, Orlando, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of Oakstand Lane and Windy Wood Drive on Oakstand Lane.)

Marker installed: 1998

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.