World Record

Historical marker location:

St. Petersburg, Florida

( Marker is on Bayshore Drive SE north of Dali Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.)

For 10 Miles. 45 Minutes 37 Seconds.

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.