Historical Marker
First Publix Store 1930
Historical marker location:
58 Fourth Street, SW, Winter Haven, Florida
( Marker is on Fourth Street NW, 0.1 miles north of West Central Ave, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2017
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.