Price Park

Historical marker location:

Dade City, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of Meridian Avenue (State Road 52) and 11th Street, on the left when traveling east on Meridian Avenue.)

Circa 1967.

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.