Historical Marker

Chipco Township

Historical marker location:
Blanton, Florida
( Marker is on Jessamine Road, 1.5 miles south of Blanton Road (County Route 41), on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2019

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.